2025 PDI Fall Conference


FALL CONFERENCE PROGRAM & PRESENTATIONS

Fall Conference Program

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Fall Conference Session Materials

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Wednesday, September 24 at Ankeny Kirkendall Library


Thursday, September 25 at FFA Enrichment Center

Lets Get Real About TIF: Debunking Myths and Exploring the Importance of TIF

Speaker: Nathan Overberg

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Breakout Session: Generative AI 2025 and Beyond

Speakers: Chris Porter & Chris Snider

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Breakout Session: How to Have Critical Conversations

Speaker: Dave Daughton

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Opening Panel: Collaborative Power: How Communities Thrive Through Combined Stakeholder Engagement

Moderator:  James Hoelscher

Panelists:  Jefferson Fosbender, Derek Lord, Angela Rheingans,IOM, Rachel Wacker

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Friday, September 26 at Ankeny Kirkendall Library

 History of Economic Development in Iowa

Speakers: Clark Smith & Bob Henningsen


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Laborshed Study and Resources

Speakers: Director Townsends andRyan Murphy


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