DMDC
Each year in May, around 200 Greater Des Moines business, civic and regional community leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to present The Partnership's Federal Policy Agenda. This is a unique opportunity to promote vital regional and local priorities and economic development projects to Iowa's Congressional delegation, the Administration and their staffs and to advocate with one voice and one mission as one united region.
Want to learn more about DMDC? Contact Laura Book, at lbook@DSMpartnership.com or (515) 286-4905 and Amelia Klatt, Director of Events, at aklatt@downtownDSMUSA.com or (515) 286-4917 for more information.
Dates for DMDC 2027 will be announced at a later date.
DMDC 2026
The 2026 trip took place June 3 – 5.
View a list of who attended here.
View the itinerary for the 2026 trip.
Learn more about DMDC 2026 in this FAQ page and read about the most recent DMDC trip in the "DMDC Trip Exceeds the Hype" blog post.
Sponsorships
Interested in becoming a sponsor for this unique opportunity for Greater Des Moines to advocate for key issues with one voice and one mission as a united region? Check out the DMDC Sponsor Guide and contact Kathryn Smith, Vice President of Investor Relations and Community Engagement, at ksmith@DSMpartnership.com or (515) 286-4914 for more information.