

Time & Location
02 oct 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
State Historical Building, 600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319, USA
About the event
Join healthcare professionals, public-health leaders, researchers, community partners, policymakers, caregivers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience for the 2nd Annual Heartland Cognitive Care Collective Summit.
This regional summit will bring together nationally recognized experts and Iowa leaders to explore practical, evidence-based approaches to improving brain health and dementia care. The program will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Topics will include:
Brain health promotion and dementia risk reduction
Early identification and cognitive assessment
Referral pathways and care coordination