Schedule and Deadlines

The 2026 Iowa Youth Symposium (IYS) will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, and Thursday, October 29th. 

• Schedule for the Conference

• Map of the Iowa Capitol Building

• Parking Map

August 17: Background guides for topics will be available. Students should write position papers to prepare for regional meetings.

September 11: Pre-registration due

September 14: Advisors receive committee assignments

October 7: Final rosters and lunch orders due

October 9: Invoices emailed to advisors

October 21: Payment postmarked 

October 23: Position Papers due

The State Capitol cafeteria will be closed during the IYS, and we’re using an outside caterer to provide lunch. After you register, you will receive an invoice via email for the conference fee ($10 per delegate) and the lunches you order ($11 per lunch).