NextGen is a one program cohort, delivered in 3 Sessions
Session 1: July 27-28, 2026
Session 2: December 9-10, 2026
Session 4: March 1-2, 2027
The 2026–27 NextGen program is headed to Northwest Iowa. Join us in Sheldon for a leadership development experience tailored for emerging talent.
Crossroads Pavilion – Event Center
301 34th Avenue
Sheldon, Iowa 51201
The NextGen Managers Program is designed to develop future leaders within cooperatives by providing hands-on experience in strategic thinking, communication, and advanced problem-solving through interactive workshops and collaborative projects. The program emphasizes ethical leadership, innovation, and collaboration, aiming to strengthen both individual capabilities and the cooperative’s foundation for future challenges.
Click here to view the latest agenda.
Registration is now open! Register by May 31 to receive the early rate of $3,250 per person. After May 31, the standard rate of $3,500 applies, with registration closing June 30, 2026.
A check must be mailed in separately prior to the program start. Please remit payment to the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, 2515 University Blvd Ste 104, Ames IA 500105
Click here to register online.