Iowa Events Center
Iowa Events Center in Des Moines lists 57 event spaces totaling 50,221 m² (540,578 sq ft). The largest is Hall A/B/C at 116.8 x 116.8 m (383 x 383 ft) with a 3.1 m (10 ft) ceiling. The tallest ceiling on the property is 26.2 m (86 ft).
Open Hall A/B/C in 3D previzRooms
| Room | Floor | L x W (m) | L x W (ft) | Area | Ceiling | Rig pts | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall A/B/C | 116.8 x 116.8 | 383 x 383 | 13,642 m² / 146,843 sq ft | 3.1 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall B/C | 81.4 x 109.7 | 267 x 360 | 8,930 m² / 96,117 sq ft | 10.7 m / 35 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall A | 81.1 x 58.2 | 266 x 191 | 4,720 m² / 50,806 sq ft | 4 m / 13 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall C | 81.4 x 56.4 | 267 x 185 | 4,591 m² / 49,417 sq ft | 10.7 m / 35 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall B | 81.4 x 53.3 | 267 x 175 | 4,339 m² / 46,700 sq ft | 10.7 m / 35 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Arena Floor | 88.4 x 38.7 | 290 x 127 | 3,421 m² / 36,824 sq ft | 26.2 m / 86 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Grand Ballroom | 54.9 x 24.4 | 180 x 80 | 1,340 m² / 14,419 sq ft | 12.2 m / 40 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Grand Ballroom A | 36.6 x 36.6 | 120 x 120 | 1,340 m² / 14,419 sq ft | 12.2 m / 40 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Grand Ballroom B | 36.6 x 36.6 | 120 x 120 | 1,340 m² / 14,419 sq ft | 12.2 m / 40 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Junior Ballroom A/B/C | 53.6 x 18.3 | 176 x 60 | 981 m² / 10,558 sq ft | 4.3 m / 14 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Junior Ballroom B | 27.4 x 18.3 | 90 x 60 | 501 m² / 5,397 sq ft | 4.3 m / 14 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Junior Ballroom A | 13.4 x 18.3 | 44 x 60 | 245 m² / 2,639 sq ft | 4.3 m / 14 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Junior Ballroom C | 12.8 x 18.3 | 42 x 60 | 234 m² / 2,521 sq ft | 4.3 m / 14 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 101 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 102 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 103 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 104 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 105 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 106 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 107 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 108 | 9.1 x 18.3 | 30 x 60 | 167 m² / 1,792 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Boardroom 2 | 11.6 x 11.3 | 38 x 37 | 131 m² / 1,411 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Boardroom 3 | 11.6 x 11.3 | 38 x 37 | 131 m² / 1,411 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 302 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 303 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 304 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 305 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 306 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 307 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 308 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 309 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 312 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 313 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 314 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 315 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 316 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 317 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 318 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 319 | 8.2 x 15.2 | 27 x 50 | 125 m² / 1,341 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 401 | 7.6 x 15.8 | 25 x 52 | 120 m² / 1,293 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 310 | 7.3 x 15.2 | 24 x 50 | 111 m² / 1,195 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 320 | 7.3 x 15.2 | 24 x 50 | 111 m² / 1,195 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 301 | 6.1 x 15.2 | 20 x 50 | 93 m² / 998 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 311 | 6.1 x 15.2 | 20 x 50 | 93 m² / 998 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 402 | 7.6 x 12.2 | 25 x 40 | 93 m² / 998 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| 321 | 11.6 x 7.6 | 38 x 25 | 88 m² / 949 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Boardroom 4 | 10.7 x 7.6 | 35 x 25 | 81 m² / 875 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Business Center | 5.2 x 9.4 | 17 x 31 | 49 m² / 526 sq ft | 3 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Boardroom 1 | 7.9 x 6.1 | 26 x 20 | 48 m² / 519 sq ft | 3.7 m / 12 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Conference Room | 5.5 x 5.5 | 18 x 18 | 30 m² / 326 sq ft | 4.3 m / 14 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Room 332 | 5.3 x 5.3 | 17 x 17 | 28 m² / 302 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Room 333 | 5.3 x 5.3 | 17 x 17 | 28 m² / 302 sq ft | 4.9 m / 16 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Green Room East | 4.3 x 4.3 | 14 x 14 | 19 m² / 199 sq ft | 3.1 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Green Room West | 4.3 x 4.3 | 14 x 14 | 19 m² / 199 sq ft | 3.1 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall Show Office B | 0.3 x 0.3 | 1 x 1 | 0 m² / 1 sq ft | 3.1 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall Show Office C | 0.3 x 0.3 | 1 x 1 | 0 m² / 1 sq ft | 3.1 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions | ||
| Hall Show Office C2 | 0.3 x 0.3 | 1 x 1 | 0 m² / 1 sq ft | 3.1 m / 10 ft | Published dimensions |
What fits in Hall A/B/C
With a 3.1 m ceiling, a flown wall of Absen A2 Pro (2.97 mm) runs 186 tiles wide by 2 high (372 tiles, 93 x 1 m, 31248 x 336 px) once you keep 1.5 m of trim under the bottom edge. That wall weighs about 3,720 kg and draws up to 68.8 kW (331 A at 208 V). Floor space after a 12 x 7 m stage seats roughly 30,129 theater, 12,325 banquet, or 8,473 classroom. The previz lets you move the wall, change the tile, and check sightlines from the back row.
| Panel | Pitch | Wall (cols x rows) | Size | Resolution | Weight | Power (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9thPanel DW1.9 S Pro | 1.875 mm | 155 x 3 = 465 | 93 x 1 m | 49600 x 540 | 2,232 kg / 4,921 lb | 118.1 kW, 568 A @ 208 V |
| Absen A2 Pro | 2.97 mm | 186 x 2 = 372 | 93 x 1 m | 31248 x 336 | 3,720 kg / 8,201 lb | 68.8 kW, 331 A @ 208 V |
| Absen A3 Pro | 3.9 mm | 186 x 2 = 372 | 93 x 1 m | 23808 x 256 | 3,534 kg / 7,791 lb | 59.5 kW, 286 A @ 208 V |
Wall sizing assumes 1.5 m trim to the bottom edge, 0.3 m clearance under the ceiling, and a wall no wider than 80% of the longest wall. Weight and power are tile totals from the panel spec sheet; add processing, rigging, and cable.
Planning notes
No rigging point data is published for this venue yet; plan on ground-supported LED or ask the venue for its rigging plot. 7 of the 57 rooms sit under 3.5 m, which rules out flown LED there and limits ground-stacked walls to about 6 rows of 500 mm tile.
Data source
Published dimensions. Dimensions from the venue's published meeting-space specifications (source). Rooms drawn as boxes use published length x width; square rooms were derived from published area only, so treat their shape as approximate. Venue managers: send a floor plan to upgrade your listing to production-ready.