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2025 AMBUCS National Conference - Gather, Grow, Go!
Free - $229
insert_invitation Wed, Jul 23 at 12:00 PM (EDT) - Sat, Jul 26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
location_on Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines, Iowa
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local_activity Member Early Bird Full Conference Registration
$229.00
$229.00
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AMBUCS Member Early Bird Full Conference Registration. Must be purchased by June 30, 2025. Covers all scheduled activities and meals from Wednesday, July 23rd to July 26, excluding Big Hat Lunch and Auction which require separate entry tickets.
local_activity Guest (Nonmember) Full Conference Registration
$209.00
$209.00
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Nonmember Full Conference Registration. Covers all scheduled activities and meals from Wednesday, July 23rd to July 26, excluding Big Hat Lunch and Auction which require separate entry tickets.
local_activity Youth Full Conference Registration
$149.00
$149.00
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Youth Full Conference Registration (Children eating meals). Covers all scheduled activities and meals from Wednesday, July 23rd to July 26, excluding Big Hat Lunch and Auction which require separate entry tickets.
local_activity Member Weekend Only Conference Registration
$159.00
$159.00
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AMBUCS Member Weekend Only Conference Registration. Covers all scheduled activities and meals from Friday, July 25th - Saturday, July 26th.
local_activity National Big Hat Club Lunch and Auction
$45.00
$45.00
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National Big Hat Club Lunch and Auction on Thursday, July 24th. For Big Hat Club Members Only. No Guests.
local_activity Additional Ticket to Saturday's President's Dinner (One admission already included in registration)
$69.00
$69.00
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Single-entry option to join the President's Dinner. If attending other events, Nonmember registration should be selected.
local_activity Past National President's (PNP) Dinner (ONLY for PNP's and significant other)
$75.00
$75.00
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Single-entry option to join the Past National President's (PNP) Dinner. If attending other events, Nonmember registration should be selected.
local_activity Parking: Greater Des Moines Partnership, 700 Locust St ($12 per day)
$12.00
$12.00
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700 Locust St $12/day (50 spots available) Unlimited entrance and exit throughout the day Directions: Cross over 7th Street and enter through the rear entrance of the Marriott on Locust.
local_activity Trek 4 Trykes
Free
Free
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Join us for our annual 5k run/walk/roll to fundraise for mobility and independence in the form of adaptive Amtrykes to children, adults and Veterans. Fundraise for as little or as much as you want, but we do ask you aim for a $50 goal if you'd like an event shirt.
local_activity Parking: ARAG Legal Insurance, 500 Grand Ave ($10 per day)
$10.00
$10.00
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500 Grand Ave $10/day (300 spots available) Unlimited entrance and exit throughout the day Directions: Walk two blocks down Grand Avenue to the front entrance of the Marriott.
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
2025 AMBUCS National Conference 
Des Moines Marriot Downtown - Des Moines, Iowa

Join us in Des Moines, IA, from July 23–26 for the 103rd AMBUCS National Conference! Connect with fellow members to collaborate, innovate, and celebrate 30 years of Amtryke—driving mobility and independence forward.


Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Conference Registration Table Open. See parking options below* 

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm National Big Hat Club Executive Committee Meeting

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm First Timers Meeting 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Night – Upward and Outward

9:00 pm – 12:00 am Hospitality Fun

 
 
Thursday, July 24, 2025

7:30 am – 8:30 am National Big Hat Club Business Meeting

9:00 am – 11:00 am General Business Session

11:15 am – 1:00 pm National Big Hat Club Lunch and Auction (Big Hatters Only)

11:15 am – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own (For those not attending the Big Hat Lunch and Auction) 1:00 pm – Until Free Afternoon/Evening

1:30 pm – Until Amtryke Build

7:00 pm – Until Past National Presidents’ Dinner with Cash Bar (PNPs/Spouses/Guests Only)

8:00 pm – 12:00 am Hospitality Fun


Friday, July 26, 2025

8:30 – 9:45 am Regional Caucuses

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Foundation Program (Open to all attendees)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Giving Society Luncheon (Permanent Fund donors)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own (For those not attending the Giving Society Luncheon)

1:30 pm – 4:45 pm Educational Sessions

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Awards Program (Merit Awards)

8:00 pm – 12:00 am Hospitality Fun


Saturday, July 26, 2025

7:30 am – 9:00 am 20th Annual Trek for Trykes Walk-A-Thon

9:30 am – 11:30 am General Business Session

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Training for Amtryke Giveaway Therapists and Select Volunteers

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Great Amtryke Giveaway

6:00 pm – 6:50 pm President-Elect’s Reception (Cash Bar)

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm President’s Dinner with Cash Bar (Achievement Awards and Officer Installation)

10:00 pm – 2:00 am Hospitality Fun

 
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Safe travels home! See you next year!
 

*Parking Options

Greater Des Moines Partnership Parking

  • 700 Locust St
    $12/day (50 spots available)
    Unlimited entrance and exit throughout the day
    Cross over 7th Street and enter through the rear entrance of the Marriott on Locust

ARAG Legal Insurance Parking

  • 500 Grand Ave
    $10/day (300 spots available)
    Unlimited entrance and exit throughout the day
    Walk two blocks down Grand Avenue to the front entrance of the Marriott

City Parking (Recommended: 801 Locust St)

  • $1/hour; $7 max (up to 12 hours); $10/day (12-24 hours)
    Charged upon each exit
    Walk a block and a half down Locust to the rear entrance of the Marriott, or take the skywalk to the 2nd floor of the Marriott

  • Valet at the Marriott

    • $19/day (50% off the typical rate)
      Available for guests who book under the AMBUCS room block
      Add parking upon check-in
 
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50309