Joint Annual Conference

Registration Open for 2025 Annual Conference

The 2025 Joint Annualc Conference will take place November 21-23 in Chicago. Hosted by IASB, the Illinois Association of School Administrators, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials, the 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 succeeding in their districts. Learn why the Joint Annual Conference is a great investment for your district.

Early bird registration fees are $540, plus a required $200 non-refundable deposit per guestroom if housing is requested. After October 15, registration costs will increase to $640. Housing is limited only to Conference attendees and will be assigned once full payment is received for both Conference registration and the housing deposit. All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made using the Joint Annual Conference Change Form before the early bird deadline. Questions about Conference registration and housing should be directed to Events Management Director Designee Natalie Duke or Events Management Specialist Jacqueline Keysear.

• Conference Registration Instructions

Joint Annual Conference Housing Blocks

Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters) – $241
151 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-1234

Sheraton Grand Chicago (co-headquarters) – $241
301 East North Water Street, (312) 464-1000

Swissôtel Chicago – $233
323 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-0565

Fairmont Chicago – $233
200 N. Columbus Drive, (312) 565-8000

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile – $233
540 North Michigan Avenue, (312) 836-0100

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile – $233
505 North Michigan Avenue, (312) 944-4100

Embassy Suites by Hilton – $255
511 North Columbus Drive, (312) 836-5900

Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown – $233
71 East Upper Wacker Drive, (312) 346-7100

Renaissance Chicago Downtown – $233
1 West Wacker Drive, (312) 372-7200

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel – $233
221 North Columbus Drive, (312) 638-6686

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Registration Opens – June 2
• Conference Scholarship for Board Members Deadline – June 15
• Online Schedule Planner Available – September 1
• Early Bird Registration Ends – October 15
• Registration Cancellation, Refund Request Deadline – October 15
• Final Day to Register Online – November 17
• Joint Annual Conference – November 21-23

Conference Additional Registration Events

Equity Immersion

Friday Focus Workshops

Administrative Professionals' Program