2026 Conference Schedule

2026 Iowa Geothermal Association Annual Conference
Geothermal Energy: The Future is Underground

Monday, January 20
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ….. Exhibitor Set up

Tuesday, January 21
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ….. Registration Desk Open – Atrium

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ….. Breakfast – Ballroom
Sponsored by NIPCO

8:30 a.m. ….. Vendor & Sponsor Introductions
Tom Rutkowski, IGA President

9:00 a.m. ….. Will Geo Survive – Insight into Federal Policies
Ryan Dougherty, President, GEO Exchange

10:00 a.m. ….. Break – Visit with Exhibitors – Atrium
Sponsored by Hydropump

10:15 a.m. ….. D.N.R. Update
Erik Day, Sr. Environmental Specialist & Daniel Watterson
I HR DNR Well Driller CEU

11:15 a.m. ….. IGA Annual Business Meeting
Tom Rutkowski, IGA President

11:30 a.m. ….. Lunch – Ballroom
Sponsored by Bosch

12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ….. Educational Workshops

2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m ….. Break – Visit with Exhibitors – Atrium
Sponsored by Hydropump

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ….. Educational Workshops

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ….. Reception with Exhibitors – Atrium
Lanyards Sponsored by NDS Drilling

Wednesday, January 22

7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. ….. Breakfast Buffet – Ballroom
Sponsored by Cornbelt Power Cooperative

7:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. ….. Exhibit Hall Open – Atrium

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ….. Educational Workshops

9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. ….. Break – Visit with Exhibitors – Atrium
Sponsored by Central Iowa Power Cooperative

9:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. ….. Educational Workshops

2026 Conference Attendee Registration Fees

IGA MEMBER COMPANIES
Single Member Registration $325 ($335 online)
2 Member Registration from same company $550 ($570 online)
3 Member Registration from same company $675 ($705 online)

NON-PROFIT/UTILITIES
Single Non-Profit/Utility Registration $200 ($206 online)
2 Non-Profit/Utility Registration $300 ($310 online)

NON-MEMBERS
Non-Member Registration $455 ($467 online)