Iowa Tourism Conference
With Andrew Davis
Katie,
It was great chatting with you yesterday about next year's Iowa Tourism Conference. I spent some time this morning crafting a session description for the Triumphs, Anomalies, & Myths keynote. After some consideration and your feedback about the AI session, I feel like this session would have the most impact on our audience.
I look forward to your feedback on the idea!
You'll also find an overview of the event experiences we've created for over 250,000 attendees in the last decade.
I look forward to making next year's event memorable, inspiring, and action-packed!
This is going to be great!
Andrew
(617)290-0480
Keynote Session
Iowa Tourism Conference
Triumphs, Anomalies & Myths
How daring destinations use simple stories to attract visitors from around the world.
We're good at marketing Iowa's attractions, virtues, and values. We create compelling imagery, poetic prose, and produce impressive videos, all designed to inspire others to visit. But what story are we telling?
It turns out some of the most successful destinations in the world leverage the prophetic power of origin stories and legends to transform their economies. They target a specific audience, understand their passions, and craft a simple tale designed to elicit an emotion.
Why? Because emotion leads to action, while reason leads to conclusions.
In this exhilarating hour-long keynote presentation, former television producer and marketing agency executive Andrew Davis will show you how others have built flourishing economies by telling their story. You'll learn how visionaries have transformed entire cities and how origin stories create a powerful sense of place. He'll challenge you to change how you describe your Iowa city or town and why your legends will determine your future.
What's your story, and who does it serve?
Audience's Love Drew Davis
Amazing & Energizing!
"Andrew brought such an amazing and energizing presentation to affiliates ICLA, NACMA, and CSC during the 2026 NACDA Summer Convention! Great feedback about the session, the topic, and Andrew's awesome delivery. Andrew made the committee’s job easy, meeting our mission of delivering new, relevant content."
Erika Austin
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1st Vice President
Fabulous and Engaging
"Fabulous presentation. We all learned so much! Everyone was interested and very engaged. I had no idea about the power of AI, but I can now see the value in it. Andrew would be an excellent Professor; our students would love Andrew."
Beatriz "Betty" Gradera, MBA
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Sr. Manager of Business Operations for Office of the President
Buzzing with Energy and Fun
"We absolutely loved having Andrew. Soooo many people enjoyed the session and everybody is still buzzing. Great energy, insight, and fun—the team felt challenged, inspired, and motivated in all the right ways."
Tanya Andreadis
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Chief Marketing, Communications & Digital Officer
Promotion & Preparation
I'm all about filling minds and getting your attendees pumped up and ready for the event. Whether it's an awesome video or a captivating podcast interview, I've got you covered in the excitement department.
That's not all! A remarkable keynote requires some serious prep work. That means I take the time to understand your audience inside out and customize the presentation to make a real impact.
During The Event
I believe in maximizing the value I bring to your event.
Whenever possible, I stay for the entire day. This allows attendees to engage with me, seek answers to their questions, and gain more from their experience.
I'm available for activities like book signings, breakout sessions, cocktail hour mingling, panel participation, VIP lunches, or office hours. I'm flexible and eager to collaborate.
Let's brainstorm together on how we can make your event unforgettable.
Post-Event Support
Our goal is to streamline your post-event process, making it enjoyable and impactful. Within 24 hours of the event conclusion, we deliver: a shareable presentation deck for attendees; a concise motivational video for post-event inspiration; a podcast or blog post interview recapping the event; and an optional follow-up virtual session to reinforce key insights.
Our commitment is to ensure that the event's value extends well beyond the closing remarks.
Our Fee Includes Everything
- One 45-Minute Virtual Keynote
- One 45-Minute In-Person Keynote
- One 60-Minute Live (Pre-Event) Virtual Event
- One 3-Minute Custom Promo Video
- Roundtrip Airfare
- Hotel Accommodations
- Ground Transportation
$12,000
Next Steps:
Iowa Tourism Conference
I have put March 20, 2024 on hold for the Iowa Tourism Conference. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think about the session idea and I look forward to seeing you in March! :)
This is going to so much fun!
Andrew Davis
(617)290-0480
Andrew Davis is a bestselling author & keynote speaker. He's built and sold a digital marketing agency, produced for NBC and worked for The Muppets. Today, Andrew Davis teaches business leaders how to grow their businesses, transform their cities, and leave their legacy.
