Extension Council Conference 2025
Plug In: Power Up Your Impact!
This virtual conference is your chance to plug in to what's new —for you and the extension professionals on your team! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect and network virtually both evenings with council members and staff. There are so many valuable ideas and collaborations!
Plug In…
- Supercharge your knowledge and skills toolkit (like how to use AI or understand budgets)!
- Power up with the latest from ISU Extension and Outreach (like fiscal and personnel policies).
- Amplify your connections (like who does what and why?).
- Level up your impact to create real impact for Iowans (because you do cool things in your county)!
Thursday, April 10
Schedule
6:45-7:10 pm | Welcome & Tech Overview: Bruce Clark, IECA President
7:10-7:40 pm | Keynote: Dr. Jason Henderson, Vice President for Extension and Outreach, How Councils Can Co-Create the Future of Extension
7:45-8:25 pm | Breakout Session #1
8:30-9:10 pm | Breakout Session #2
9:10-9:30 pm | Optional Networking
Tuesday, April 15
Schedule
5:45-6:15 pm | Optional Networking
6:30-6:45pm | Welcome & Tech Overview
6:45-7:25 pm | Breakout Session #3
7:30-8:10 pm | Keynote: Jennifer Vit, IECA Executive Director; IECA: Your Support for Stronger Extension Councils
8:15-8:55 pm | Breakout Session #4
8:55-9:00 pm | Closing Comments and Door Prizes
Registration
Registration for the 2025 Extension Council Conference is free. The registration fee for extension council members and county extension personnel is included as a benefit of your county's IECA dues for 2024-2025. However, registration is required to receive conference details and Zoom links.
Learn more about the breakout sessions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We've anticipated a few questions you might have and provided the answers below. If you have additional questions, please contact Jennifer Vit.
- Is there different content on each night of the conference?
Yes. There will be a new general session each evening, as well as 8 different breakout sessions. The virtual networking will have different topics each evening, as well.
- Can I attend one night if I have a conflict with the other one?
Yes. We'd love to have you attend for whatever portion of the conference you can accommodate within your schedule.
- Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. We are planning to record both the general sessions and the breakout sessions. Once those have been edited, they will be added to the council training page of the IECA website.
- Can staff members attend?
Yes! Several of the sessions are very relevant for county, regional, and state extension staff members. Just complete the registration to receive the links.
- What options do I have if I don't have a computer or good internet?
Please work with your regional or county director to set up viewing at your county extension office.
- Can counties set up a watch party?
It's certainly a possibility to have a watch party. However, there are 4 concurrent breakout sessions during 2 time slots. So, unless everyone would like to participate in the same session, different computers and rooms for viewing would need to be set up in the county office.
