The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2026 Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit Pitch Competition. The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. All pitch competition applicants are invited to the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit on April 14-15, at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. On April 14, seven top applicants and one randomly selected participant will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. To qualify, participants must attend the full day of networking and experiences on April 14. The winners will be announced at the summit on April 15. Over the past five years, winners have received a combined $200,000 in prizes. To apply for the pitch competition or learn more about the summit, visit bbbsummit.com.
