Register for the 2026 Conference

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.

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The Conference registration fee is $660, plus a required $200 non-refundable deposit per guestroom if housing is requested. Housing is limited to Conference attendees and will be assigned once full payment for both Conference registration and the housing deposit is received. All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made using the Joint Annual Conference Change Form. Questions about Conference registration and housing should be directed to Events Management Specialist Jacqueline Keysear.

• Conference Registration Instructions

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Registration Cancellation, Refund Request Deadline – October 16
• Final Day to Register Online – November 16
• Joint Annual Conference – November 20-22

Additional Training Opportunities

Friday Focus Workshops

Administrative Professionals' Program

Joint Annual Conference Housing Blocks

Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters) – $248 (SOLD OUT)
151 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-1234

Sheraton Grand Chicago (co-headquarters) – $248 (SOLD OUT)
301 East North Water Street, (312) 464-1000

Swissôtel Chicago – $245 (SOLD OUT)
323 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-0565

Fairmont Chicago – $240 (SOLD OUT)
200 N. Columbus Drive, (312) 565-8000

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile – $240 (SOLD OUT)
540 North Michigan Avenue, (312) 836-0100

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile – $240 (SOLD OUT)
505 North Michigan Avenue, (312) 944-4100

Embassy Suites by Hilton – $262 (SOLD OUT)
511 North Columbus Drive, (312) 836-5900

Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown – $240 (SOLD OUT)
71 East Upper Wacker Drive, (312) 346-7100

Renaissance Chicago Downtown – $240 (SOLD OUT)
1 West Wacker Drive, (312) 372-7200

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel – $239 (SOLD OUT)
221 North Columbus Drive, (312) 638-6686