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

• 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

All Joint Annual Conference hotel blocks are now sold out. You may contact the hotels directly to secure reservations, but availability in not guaranteed and pricing may vary.

For Conference registrants that secured their housing through IASB, please contact the hotels by email (preferred) or phone using the information below to make changes to your reservations.

Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters) – $248 (SOLD OUT)
151 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-1234, ext. 1

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

Swissôtel Chicago – $245 (SOLD OUT)
323 East Wacker Drive, (800) 637-9477 (have confirmation number or mention IASB 2026)

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

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, [email protected]

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

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

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

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