Annual Dinner
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines business community’s celebration of the past year’s economic and community development successes and marks the unveiling of The Partnership's strategic priorities for the coming year. Held in January, the Annual Dinner includes a reception, a program from The Partnership, dinner, a keynote speaker and special flourish that make the evening memorable.
Through this signature event, The Partnership supports local businesses by sourcing desserts, speaker gifts and musical or cultural entertainment from local vendors.
The Partnership’s 2026 Annual Dinner took place on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Downtown Des Moines.
Previous Annual Dinner Keynote Speakers
- Jon Gordon, Bestselling Business Author and Acclaimed Speaker
- Dan Heath, #1 New York Times Bestselling Business Author
- Alex Smith, Former NFL Quarterback
- Erik Weihenmayer, Adventurer, Author and Co-Founder of No Barriers
- Mia Hamm, Professional Soccer Player, World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist