The statewide IASWCD conference organized for Indiana’s 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts offers a chance for professionals, researchers, academics, industry leaders, farmers, and other stakeholders in natural resource protection to come together.
The conference includes an exhibit area with vendor booth space where organizations present their products, services, and initiatives. Networking opportunities, workshops, and training sessions are available to promote education and exchange ideas.
January 24-26, 2027
The Westin
241 W Washington St, Indianapolis
Planning for the 2027 IASWCD Conference is officially in motion, and excitement is already building!
Be sure to save the date and join conservation professionals from across the state.
Registration
Registration will open this fall.
2027 Conference Registration fees (early bird pricing ends Dec 15):
- Full Conference (Monday & Tuesday): $405/person
- Monday only: $305/person
- Tuesday only: $270/person
After Dec 15:
- Full Conference (Monday & Tuesday): $465/person
- Monday only: $345/person
- Tuesday only: $310/person
SWCD Supervisor Scholarships
2027 Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarships are available for SWCD Supervisors (not Associates) whose District’s budget restrictions will not permit them to attend the IASWCD Conference. Depending on available funds, the IASWCD will award scholarships. Only one application per District will be accepted for consideration each year. (Note: Current IASWCD Board Members are not eligible for this scholarship.)
The IASWCD requires that each District who receives a scholarship have a Delegate in attendance at the Business Meeting at The Westin Indianapolis on January 26, 2027.
Scholarship funds will be applied to full or partial conference registration fees and hotel accommodations for the duration of the time at the conference (one to two nights). Applicants must specifically request a FULL or PARTIAL scholarship. Scholarships will not cover any additional costs, such as travel and parking. Scholarship recipients cannot request reimbursement from Clean Water Indiana training reimbursement funds* for the expenses already covered by these scholarship funds.
Application deadline is 5:00 pm (Eastern) on November 6.
A follow-up letter to scholarship recipients will explain the Conference registration process.
Scholarships are non-transferable.
Scholarship recipients must notify the IASWCD Executive Director if they are unable to attend the conference, in part or in whole, by December 15, 2026 in order to avoid being billed for the cost of registration fees.
Application requires:
- Details about how receiving this scholarship will benefit you, the supervisor, and your local SWCD
- Explanation of District financial need
*SWCD Training Reimbursement: Clean Water Indiana provides up to $2,000 per SWCD for eligible training expenses during the current fiscal year, including the IASWCD Conference. CWI training funds cannot be combined with a Supervisor Scholarship for the same conference registration. For more information regarding CWI training reimbursements, please contact your Indiana State Department of Agriculture District Support Specialist.
Hotel
Conference accommodations will be available at the conference location in The Westin, downtown Indianapolis. Conference room rate: $154 + fees and taxes (17%). Note: tax exemption on the room rates is no longer available in Indiana.
We anticipate that rooms will sell out this year, so we strongly advise you to reserve your rooms early when the hotel link becomes available (late summer/early fall).
Sponsor the IASWCD Conference
Support the IASWCD Conference by becoming a sponsor and helping bring together a diverse network of farmers, conservation professionals, agency staff, and partner organizations from across Indiana. This statewide event serves as a valuable opportunity to share ideas, showcase innovation, and strengthen collaboration around sustainability, soil and water conservation, and protection of natural resources. Sponsorship plays a key role in offsetting event costs, allowing us to keep registration affordable and accessible for attendees while hosting the conference in centrally located downtown Indianapolis—making it convenient for participants from all corners of the state. Your support directly contributes to the success and impact of this important gathering.
Why Sponsor?
- Connect with statewide conservation leaders
- Reach farmers and decision-makers
- Showcase your organization’s engagement and impact
- Support affordable access to this unique gathering of people & partners
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
| Level | Price | Key Benefits* |
| Platinum | $8,000 | booth, speaking opportunity, registrations, banquet, logo prominence |
| Keynote | $7,000 | booth, banquet table, newsletter |
| Champion | $6,000 | booth, banquet, logo prominence |
| Tote Bag | $5,500 | booth, tote bags, registration |
| Lanyard | $5,500 | booth, lanyards, registration |
| Collaborator | $4,000 | booth, recognition, registration |
| Bronze | $3,000 | registration, recognition , logo prominence |
| Break | $2,000 | recognition, logo prominence |
| Friend | $500-$1,500 | recognition |
*all benefits and more details can be viewed in the Sponsor booklet (coming soon!)
View the Sponsor & Exhibitor brochure
Exhibitor Booths
Reserve your exhibitor booth at the IASWCD Conference and take advantage of a unique opportunity to connect with more than 400 attendees from across Indiana. This diverse audience includes SWCD staff and supervisors, agency professionals, conservation partners, and farmers—all gathered in one place to learn, collaborate, and share ideas. With the conference now held every other year, this is a rare chance to build relationships, showcase your organization’s work, and engage directly with key leaders and decision-makers in soil and water conservation. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this highly anticipated statewide event.
Exhibitor Amenities
- Breakfast on Monday (for two)
- Networking Lunch on Monday (for two)
- Six foot table with cloth and draping and two chairs
- Break snacks and drinks (for two)
- Complimentary WIFI
- Listed on website
- Included in social media and/or IASWCD newsletter posts
Additional Options for Vendors
- Networking Luncheon on Monday ($70/each)
- Award Ceremony Dinner on Monday ($85/each)
- Electric outlet access ($265/day)
- Conference Registration (If you would like to attend the sessions, please sign up separately on the conference registration site when it is available this fall.)
Rates:
| Type of Vendor | Early Bird Rate | Rate after November 15 |
| Business/Corporation | $900 | $950 |
| Nonprofit/Government | $600 | $650 |
View the Sponsor & Exhibitor brochure
IASWCD Business Meeting
The 2027 IASWCD Business Meeting will be held on January 26, 2027 at The Westin in downtown Indianapolis.
Resolutions
Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts can submit Resolutions for consideration by the September deadline for IASWCD’s annual business meeting. Resolutions for the 2027 meeting have now closed.
Submitted resolutions will be sent via email to Indiana SWCDs by November 1.
If your district submitted a resolution for consideration, an SWCD Delegate (Supervisor) must be present at the Annual business meeting on January 26, 2027.
Delegate Notebook
Delegate Notebooks will be prepared for the annual IASWCD business meeting. These booklets include essential materials such as the agenda, minutes from the previous year, the officer slate, legislative district maps, IASWCD region director maps, Submitted Resolutions, IASWCD financial summaries and more.
Indiana Conservation Awards
The Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) hosts the Statewide Conservation Awards, with support from numerous partners across the state. These awards are presented during the annual SWCD conference.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Special Thanks to the 2025 IASWCD Conference Sponsors. We appreciate your support!
Additional sponsors include Chattin Brothers and Indiana Conservation Voters.
There will not be a 2026 IASWCD Conference in downtown Indianapolis,
but stay tuned for other events currently being planned.
Next IASWCD Conference, January 25-26, 2027 at The Westin, downtown Indianapolis.