UCREW Collegiate Conference

CREW Iowa is excited to be hosting the 2026 UCREW Collegiate Conference on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Des Moines, IA.

The conference will provide hands-on insight into careers in the commercial real estate industry through career roundtable discussions, property tours, and opportunities to network with many of Des Moines' most highly regarded commercial real estate professionals. This event is open to ANY & ALL college students and their professors or advisors. Lunch and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

CREW Iowa is sponsoring four scholarships with CREW student memberships.

• First Place - $5,000
• Second Place - $2,500
• Third Place - $1,250
• Day of Drawing - $500

The application link for the formal scholarships will be included in your registration confirmation email. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026. If you do not receive the confirmation email within 24 hours, please email crewiowa@crewiowa.org for assistance. The drawing will take place the day of the event.

All scholarship winners will be announced at 4:00 PM during the Social Hour & Scholarships portion of the conference in Des Moines. Students must be present to win.

CREW Iowa (crewiowa.org) is the leading organization for women in the commercial real estate industry in the Des Moines metro. CREW Iowa aims to create more opportunities for women in commercial real estate while creating a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes advancement through knowledge sharing and networking, providing educational programs that promote change, and encouraging members to be a force for activism and involvement in the community. CREW Iowa is part of CREW Network (crewnetwork.org), the commercial real estate industry's premier business organization with 14,000 members in over 75 major global markets.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

• 11:00-11:30 AM | Check-In, Networking, & Headshots

• 11:30-11:40 AM | Welcome Introduction

• 11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Lunch & CRE Presentations

• 12:30-2:30 PM | Career Roundtable Discussions

• 2:30-4:00 PM | Property Tours

• 4:00-5:00 PM | Social Hour & Scholarships

4:00 PM Scholarship Winners Announced (must be present to win)

CONFERENCE FAQ

Q: Where's the scholarship application?

• You'll receive a link to the scholarship application in the event confirmation email from Humanitix after you complete register for the conference. If you don't see this email within 24 hours, email crewiowa@crewiowa.org for assistance.

Q: What's the dress code?

• Business casual.

Q: What time should I arrive?

• Plan to arrive at 11:00 AM. This will allow time to check in, network with attendees, and take advantage of complimentary professional headshots.

Q: What food will be served?

• Lunch will be provided during the conference. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be available during the Social Hour. We'll also accommodate any dietary restrictions noted in your registration.

Q: I want to attend, but I don't have a way to get there. Can you help?

• Send us an email at crewiowa@crewiowa.org -- we'll see if we can help coordinate transportation with a professor or advisor at your college!

Q: Is this event only for women/females?

• NO -- this event is open to all genders!

Q: Who can I contact with questions?

• Send us an email at crewiowa@crewiowa.org