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Big Des Moines is a two-and-a-half-day
conference on innovation and
entrepreneurship.

Four-hundred of the nation’s most heartfelt hustlers, builders, change agents and doers will come together to hear stories and best practices from more than a dozen notable speakers, create lasting connections within the regional and national community and walk away with an energy to follow their passions

Formerly Thinc Iowa


The conference was, IMO, nothing short of outstanding Doug Loots, Wellmark BC/BS



The venue and context of Des Moines was superb and the Silicon Prairie team executed a first class event.
Brad Feld, Foundry Group

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venue

The Temple for Performing Arts

1011 Locust St.


Suggested Hotels

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Hyatt Place

(418 6th Ave): 515-282-5555


Renaissance Savery Hotel

(401 Locust St.): 515-244-2151


Hotel Fort Des Moines

(1000 Walnut St.): 800-532-1466



These amazing companies, both big and small, are helping to make
this event possible. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities,
contact Geoff Wood at geoff@siliconprairienews.com


Big Des Moines along with Big Omaha and Big Kansas City
make up The Big Series, the nation's most ambitious events
on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Extremely well run, great staff, and a ton of positive energy.  A few great days in Des Moines - awesome city.
Brian Spaly, Trunk Club