ABSAP Annual Conference
July 21-24, 2025
Join us for the 23rd ABSAP Annual Conference, hosted by the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa.
Each July, ABSAP members come together for three days of professional development and networking, sharing best practices from business schools across the country.
This dynamic event offers the opportunity to exchange ideas, gain fresh insights, and return to campus energized with new strategies to elevate alumni engagement.
Travel
Nearby Airports
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, IA—Around a 25-minute drive to campus
- Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL— Around a 60-minute drive to campus
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, IA—Around a 2-hour drive to campus
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL—Around a 3.5-hour drive to campus
Hotel accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn,
Iowa City Downtown
328 S. Clinton Street
Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
319-248-6100
A special conference room rate of $131 per night is available. Please book your room by June 27, 2025, to secure the conference rate.
Amenities:
- 12-minute walk to conference location
- Breakfast in the Garden Grille included
- On-site restaurant and cocktail lounge
- $15 parking in attached city parking garage
- Fitness Center and Pool
- Free van shuttle service to the conference location
- Location of Welcome Reception on Monday evening
Hyatt Place
Iowa City Downtown
255 E. Court Street
Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
319-569-2780
A special conference room rate of $109 per night is available. Please book your room by June 21, 2025, to secure the conference rate.
Amenities:
- 15-minute walk to conference location
- Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
- On-site cocktail lounge
- Free parking in hotel garage
- Fitness Center and Pool
- No hotel shuttle service
- Location of Morning Yoga sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday
About Iowa City
The University of Iowa’s campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, creating a unique environment where education, culture, and community thrive. As a vibrant hub for arts, recreation, and innovation, Iowa City effortlessly combines historic charm with modern appeal.
The Downtown Iowa City District, is an easily walkable 26-block area known for its character and charm. Anchored by the iconic pedestrian mall, downtown offers a mix of restaurants, music venues, museums, historic theaters, boutique shops, independent cinemas, galleries, and mission-driven organizations.
As Iowa’s culinary capital, Iowa City’s dining scene is second to none. From award-winning farm-to-table experiences to quick and delicious deli sandwiches, nearly every street downtown offers exceptional food and drink options. With numerous picturesque sidewalk cafés, both locals and visitors can enjoy great meals while soaking in the city’s dynamic atmosphere.
Whether you're exploring its history, discovering new flavors, or simply taking in the welcoming energy, Iowa City is a place where culture, community, and innovation come together.
See what the downtown area has to offer.