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West48 Conference Center

Wedding venue in West Des Moines, Iowa

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About West48 Conference Center

West48 Conference Center is a first-floor private event venue at 1601 48th Street in West Des Moines, Iowa, at the intersection of Westown Parkway and 48th Street. Its main conference space covers about 8,000 square feet and seats up to 100 guests in classroom, pod, U-shape or round-table layouts. The space includes a 28-foot, ramp-accessible stage, a mingling area with high-top tables, and a kitchenette. Smaller rooms can be rented by the hour alongside the main space: an Amazon room set up for up to 22 people in classroom style, a YouTube room for up to eight, and smaller conference rooms for groups of 8 to 22 depending on setup. A separate recording suite with a professional camera, microphones and lighting is available outside regular business hours. Audio-visual equipment is included in the rental, including two 11-foot projector screens, a 65-inch display on stage, wireless microphones, ceiling speakers, HDMI and wireless screen sharing, and stage lighting that can be matched to a client's brand colors. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, ice maker and coffee station, but no stove or oven. Guests may bring their own food and drink free of charge or hire any licensed caterer. Wine and beer may be served, and liquor requires a licensed private event bartender. A game area with foosball, ping pong, shuffleboard, cornhole and swings, plus lounge seating, supports social time between sessions. The venue hosts corporate meetings, trainings, offsite sessions, networking events, nonprofit fundraisers, holiday and employee-appreciation gatherings, and personal celebrations such as birthday parties, graduation parties and baby or bridal showers. Free on-site parking is available, and the first floor is wheelchair accessible.

The facts

Guests
Up to 100 guests
Price
$60–$350
Pricing note
Published hourly USD rental rates: main conference space $350; Amazon room $100; YouTube room $60; Instagram recording studio $60, available only outside regular business hours. Two-hour minimum except the studio. Recurring-renter and Blue Compass client/nonprofit discounts bring the main conference space to as low as $300 per hour.
Setting
Indoor
Last updated
November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

  • Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
  • Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach West48 Conference Center

  • Website: bluecompass.com
  • Phone: (515) 868-0012
  • Address: 1601 48th St, Suite 100

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