Conference Registration Opens June 1

Hosted by IASB, the Illinois Association of School Administrators, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials, the Joint Annual Conference is the premier training event for school board members, administrators, and business officials. The professional development opportunity allows district leaders the chance to build relationships with fellow public education advocates and create a lasting network to share new strategies for success.

School leaders will discover and share innovative solutions and hear from experts on critical topics such as school finance, AI, educational equity and advocacy, safety and security, collective bargaining, and more.

The Joint Annual Conference is recognized as one of the nation's largest state education conferences and offers a variety of opportunities for focused learning to support your school leadership journey. The 2026 Conference will take place in Chicago, November 20-22.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Registration Opens – June 1, 2026
• Early-bird Registration Discount Ends – October 15, 2026
• Joint Annual Conference – November 20-22, 2026