For more than 100 years, ISU Extension and Outreach has been a catalyst for change across Iowa and the world. We actively engage individuals and communities in co-creating a better world; help families, farmers, and communities discover research-based innovations; and develop and deliver life-changing education experiences for youth and adults. The 2025 Extension Annual Conference provides us an opportunity to focus on our new strategic vision and direction and begin collaborating on how we can elevate ourselves and our communities through new innovations to address the emerging issues of Iowans.

During our 2025 Annual Conference, we will:

• Gain insight into our organization’s priorities and direction.
• Come away with a clear call to action for how each of us can contribute to extension’s future, and how our individual efforts fit into the big picture.
• Learn how to evaluate the value of our work to determine what to continue, consider starting, or let go of.
• Learn about approaches, processes, and tools that can help us financially sustain our work and mission.
• Feel appreciated by and connected to extension colleagues. 
• Leave energized, equipped, and inspired for the opportunities ahead and empowered to act.

We will achieve these goals as we:

• Honor our colleagues during our annual awards ceremony.
• Participate in workshops presented by colleagues.
• Engage in collaborative conversations about our priority areas of focus.
• Hear updates on our organization from ISU Extension and Outreach leadership.