Joint Annual Conference

2021 Conference Registration Now Open

Join school leaders from across Illinois, November 19-21, as they show and share how they Educate, Inspire, and Lead as we emerge from a global pandemic and into a time of educational growth and innovation.

Recognized as one of the nation's largest state education conferences, the Joint Annual Conference is a premier training event for school board members, administrators, and business officials. It is scheduled to take place in November at the Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters), Sheraton Grand Chicago (co-headquarters), and Swissôtel Chicago.

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Registration and Housing

Annual Conference Registration and Housing is open. Members can register individually or districts can register multiple individuals as a group through their IASB member account. Before registering, review the Conference registration instructions and the registration checklist and worksheet.
 
Registration fees will remain the same as the previous in-person Conference in 2019; $499 for the three-day event plus a $200 housing deposit to reserve lodging. IASB has secured blocks of rooms at eight hotels listed below. Use the Conference Changes/Cancellation Form for any changes to Joint Annual Conference registration or housing.

IASB will comply with all health and safety guidelines that are in place at the time of the Annual Conference. Additional Conference questions should be directed to IASB Meetings Management Director Carla Bolt.

Registration Dates and Deadlines

• February 15, 2021: Exhibitor Registration Opens
• June 8, 2021: Registration and Housing Opens
• September 1, 2021: Advertising Deadline, Sponsor Commitment(Opens in a new window) and Payment Due
• September 30, 2021: Holly Jack Award Nomination Deadline
• October 4, 2021: Registration Cancellation Deadline
• November 19-21, 2021: Joint Annual Conference

Additional Learning Opportunities

Pre-Conference Workshops 

Administrative Professionals' Program