Annual PDAI Conference
June 25-27, 2025
University of Iowa - College of Law

  • Book a Room - Downtown

    A block of rooms is reserved at The Graduate Hotel. (Speakers should request a room on the speaker form.)

  • Book a Room - Walking Distance to Law School

    Courtyard by Marriott, deadline to book is 6/1/25.

  • Become a Sponsor

    We are actively looking for conference sponsors! Click below if you would like to join!

  • Nominations for Board

    Click below to submit name(s) for nomination to the board. Voting will occur at annual meeting.

  • Speaker Form

    Speakers can use the link below to submit their travel information and presentation details.

  • Award Nominations

    Submit your nominations for PDAI awards below! These awards are presented at the annual meeting.

Thank you to our sponsors!

 FAQs

  • At the University of Iowa’s College of Law campus at 280 Boyd Law Building Iowa City, IA 52242.

  • This year’s conference will include local food trucks and vendors in place of hotel banquet-style food.

  • The Graduate Hotel is newly renovated and downtown in the heart of Iowa City. Adjacent to the hotel is Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall with easy walking access to a grocery store, coffee shops, movie theaters, a bowling alley, and a vibrant bar scene.

  • Staff and employees of the Office of the State Public Defender may claim their mileage between the conference and their home offices.