The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced more details for its first Regional Summit on Oct. 3. The new event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The purpose, according to a news release, is to “foster collaboration, discuss future strategies and drive regional economic growth.” Highlights of the schedule include remarks from Kat Saunders, partner and head of strategy and leadership for Economic Leadership LLC, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as well as sessions involving Des Moines-area mayors and breakouts discussing topics important to the region, such as talent, child care and water quality. For more information or to register for the summit, go to dsmpartnership.com.