Location
Polk County Convention Complex
Fifth and Grand, Des Moines, Iowa
Directions
The Convention Complex and parking ramps are easily reached from the freeway (I-235) by taking:
(from the west) Fifth Avenue exit, south. Continue past Veterans Auditorium.
(from the east) Fifth Avenue exit. Take immediate left. Continue south, past Veterans Auditorium.
In either case, proceed south, cross Center and Park streets (traffic lights), then Keosauqua Way (traffic light). Convention Complex is on the right. Parking is very convenient with skywalks joining the parking ramps, Convention Complex and nearby hotels.
Lodging
For your convenience, a block of rooms at the convention rate of $119 plus tax single/double is being held at the Marriott, 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. For reservations at the Marriott, call 800-228-9290 or 515-245-5500. When making room reservations, identify yourself as attending the “Smart Economic Development Conference,” or use the group code SMASMAA when making your reservation online.
State and federal employees may request the hotel's state and federal room rates. State and federal employment IDs for these rates will be requested by the hotel at check-in.