Des Moines will be hosting its first DevOpsDays at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/convention-center).
Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Thursday evening there will be an social event held at Baratta’s At Forté. Foods and Drinks will be provided by Source Allies
Forte Banquet and Conference Center
615 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309
5:00 - 6:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 - 7:00 pm DevOps Trivia w/ fabulous prizes
7:00 - 9:00 pm Networking
There are a number of hotels nearby and we have a limited block of rooms reserved at the new Hilton Des Moines Downtown, they may be filled but you can inquire with the hotel.
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street
Des Moines IA 50309
Sales manager (515) 645-4032
There is a paid parking lot available near the Iowa Event Center or there are several toll parking garages attached to the skywalk system that are within a few blocks. Many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service or there is public transit (Des Moines Area Regional Transit aka DART) or Uber/Lyft if you want to take advantage of those and avoid parking fees.