( CNN ) Jeb Bush will make his first scheduled appearance this year to the critically important state of Iowa next month for the Iowa Agriculture Summit in Des Moines on March 7 . Bush 's spokeswoman , Kristy Campbell , confirmed Wednesday that Bush will attend the event in the Hawkeye State , which holds the first nominating contests in presidential election years . Former Texas Gov . Rick Perry , Wisconsin Gov . Scott Walker , former Arkansas Gov . Mike Huckabee , former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and real estate titan Donald Trump are also confirmed for the event . Other invited speakers include a range of potential Republican and Democratic presidential candidates , including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden . Bush 's scheduled speaking slot was first reported by the Des Moines Register . The former Florida governor makes his first major public address Wednesday since announcing in December he was actively exploring a presidential bid , though he has n't officially announced a campaign . He 's set to pitch a message at the Detroit Economic Club that he 's a `` reform conservative '' and will offer an optimistic view for how to help the middle class . Bush skipped the most recent cattle call in Iowa last month , when close to 10 potential GOP presidential candidates addressed an assembly of core caucus goers in Des Moines . RELATED : Jeb 's invisible man strategy . His absence seemed to be welcomed by many activists at the event . He was a frequent punching bag for some of the speakers — Donald Trump said to big applause : `` The last thing we need is another Bush '' — and the former governor 's push for Common Core education standards was an even bigger target that day . New Hampshire State Rep. Bill O'Brien blasted the idea of `` nominating a liberal supporter of Common Core because he has a familiar name . '' A recent Iowa poll also showed troubling signs for Bush . He garnered 8 % support among likely Republican caucus goers , falling behind Scott Walker at 15 % , Rand Paul at 14 % , Mike Huckabee at 10 % and Ben Carson at 9 % . The Hawkeye State is already seeing a range of potential candidates making stops in the state . Sen. Rand Paul will be there on Friday and Saturday for an `` Audit the Fed '' rally and to attend an Iowa State University basketball game . New Jersey Gov . Chris Christie speaks at a Dallas County GOP event in Iowa on Monday . CNN 's Jeremy Diamond and Dana Bash contributed to this report .
Former Florida Gov . Jeb Bush will attend an agriculture summit in Iowa next month . It 'll be his first scheduled appearance in the Hawkeye State . Iowa holds the first nominating contest in presidential election years .