Harkin Summit 2026 New
Join us online for the 2026 Harkin Summit in Des Moines, Iowa from October 21-22, 2026
About the 2026 Harkin Summit
This year’s summit, presented in collaboration with the CEO Commission for Disability Employment, will be livestreamed from the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University in Des Moines, IA from October 21-22, 2026.
The online event will include keynote speakers, presentations, panel discussions, and workshops will highlight examples of disabled leadership in our workforce in areas such as: non-profits and philanthropy, business and enterprise, government and public service, and arts, culture and sports.
Accommodations
This event will feature ASL and live-captioning in English. Presentations will be made available in advance of the event. If you have questions about specific accommodations, please contact harkininstitute@drake.edu.