This two-day event brings nurse-led innovation to communities across Iowa, featuring inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and a live pitch competition. Note: November 19th is happening in Western Iowa and November 20th is at UI Health Care in Iowa City, Iowa. Please see the event page here for up to date event details.

• November 19 (Western Iowa): Ignite – Hear from leading nurse innovators, including keynote speaker Judy Lenane, and take part in a hands-on Spark Session designed to fuel creativity and problem-solving.

• November 20 (Iowa City, Iowa): Impact – Experience the energy of nurse innovators pitching their ideas to improve patient care, hear from keynote speaker and nurse innovator Judy Lenane, followed by an awards ceremony and networking.

Whether you’re a nurse, healthcare professional, or simply passionate about advancing patient care, the Roadshow is your chance to see innovation in action and connect with changemakers shaping the future of healthcare.

RSVP to attend here.

Day 1: Wednesday, November 19 | 11:00am–3:00pm | Western Iowa

• Lunch: 11:00-11:30am

• Welcome and About Nurse Innovators: 11:30-11:45am

• Keynote – Clinical Experience and the Rural Health Impact: 11:45am-12:45pm

• Break: 12:45-1:00pm

• Spark Session: 1:00-2:00pm

• Show & Tell, Closing: 2:00-2:30pm

• Networking, Coffee, and Sweets: 2:30-3:00pm

Day 2: Thursday, November 20 | 2:00–7:00pm | Iowa City

• Welcome from Kim Hunter and Jon Darsee: 2:00-2:15pm

• Keynote: 2:15-3:00pm

• Nurse Innovators Pitch 3:10-5:10pm

• Awards, Networking, and Refreshments: 5:45-7:00pm