What we’re about
Welcome to the Analytics Leadership Forum of Iowa! We are a community of people leaders in Iowa passionate about furthering the impact of organizations through analytics. Our discussions and events focus on various topics related to leaders of analytics teams such as analytics roles, talent development, analytics processes, data-driven cultures, and driving impact in the organization.
If you are a people leader of a data or analytics team and located in the state of Iowa, we look forward to having you join us! We like to network with like-minded individuals, share knowledge and insights, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in developing the analytics talent of the future. Let's grow the impact of Iowa analytics leaders together!
Upcoming events
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Navigating the AI Readiness Gap: 2026 Talent Strategies
Corteva Carver Research Center, 7000 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA, USContinued advances in AI will bring new challenges in 2026 to Data & Analytics leaders looking to build their team. A shift is occurring in how AI talent is sourced, what skills need to be developed, what AI roles become more specialized and strategic, and who (or what) is able to do entry-level work. The demand for complex problem solving and emotional intelligence in AI teams increases the importance of having a talent strategy.
Join us for a panel discussion on the talent reality of 2026. Panelists include:
Jacey Heuer, Senior Head of AI, Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Pella Corporation
Kelly Jackson, AVP Analytics at Principal Financial Group
Ryan Ford, VP of HR at Berkley Technology Services
Jack Phillips, CEO and Co-Founder of International Institute for Analytics
Francesca Johnson, Data Engineering Manager at Wellabe
Agenda:
8:30 - 8:45 Networking
8:45 - 9:45 Panel Discussion & Open Q&A
9:45 - 10:15 Round Table Discussion
10:15 - 10:30 Networking22 attendees
Past events
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