The ROTH Conference gives a small group of University of Iowa students a rare, highly competitive opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the most influential business gatherings in the country. This year’s conference takes place March 7-9, 2027, in Dana Point, California. Until the 2027 video is released, get a look at the 2026 conference video.
The eight selected students gain direct exposure to executive-level environments, real-time event operations, and meaningful networking with industry leaders. It’s an immersive gateway into the world of high-growth companies and institutional investment, and the kind of experience that accelerates professional maturity and can change career paths.
The experience doesn’t end when the sessions do. ROTH also hosts invitation-only evening events that bring together executives, investors, and top attendees, often featuring private performances by globally recognized artists such as The Chainsmokers, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Pitbull. It’s a high-energy setting for building connections with the people shaping the industry.
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"I am unbelievably grateful that I was chosen to be a part of this experience, and this has been one of the coolest things, if not the coolest thing, Ive done during my time as a student at Iowa."
"For me, this trip opened up so much perspective as to what you can do and who you want to be in the world, and this was an eye opener that I feel could not be achieved within the geographical bounds of the University of Iowa, so I see this as an invaluable experience."
CONFERENCE PHOTOS
ROTH Capital Partners is a leading full-service investment bank focused on emerging and high-growth companies. For nearly four decades, ROTH has been a key connector between innovators, founders, and institutional investors, helping companies raise capital, scale, and enter public markets.
ROTH is well known for hosting one of the largest and most influential growth-company conferences in the world, bringing together more than 500 private and public companies across sectors such as Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, Energy, AgTech, Industrials, and Sustainability.
The firm’s reputation, reach, and deal-flow have made the ROTH Conference a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, analysts, and investors shaping the future of their industries.
Byron Roth is the executive chairman and co-founder of ROTH Capital Partners. A native Iowan, Roth maintains deep personal and professional ties to the University of Iowa and has been a long-standing supporter of student entrepreneurship and experiential learning.
Byron, along with his brothers and co-founders, Ted and Gordon, grew Roth Capital Partners into a nationally recognized investment bank known for providing services to growth companies and their investors, including capital raising, M&A advisory, and equity research
Roth has played a direct role in opening the doors of the ROTH Conference to University of Iowa students—creating an exclusive, highly competitive experience that provides students with unparalleled exposure to executive-level business environments, networking, and real-world operations.
Applications are due Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (CT).
Must be 21 years old by 3/5/27