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2024 Conference Registration Now Open
Illinois School leaders will gather November 22-24 in Chicago to share best practices and innovative solutions happening in their districts.
The 2024 Joint Annual Conference will bring together public education experts and high-performing school leadership teams to share knowledge, resources, and tools that have proven successful in creating educational opportunities for all students. The event 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.
Joint Annual Conference Housing Blocks
Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters) – $234 (SOLD OUT)
151 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-1234
Sheraton Grand Chicago (co-headquarters) – $234 (SOLD OUT)
301 East North Water Street, (312) 464-1000
Swissôtel Chicago – $226 (SOLD OUT)
323 East Wacker Drive, (312) 565-0565
Fairmont Chicago – $226 (SOLD OUT)
200 N. Columbus Drive, (312) 565-8000
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile – $226
540 North Michigan Avenue, (312) 836-0100
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile – $226
505 North Michigan Avenue, (312) 944-4100
Embassy Suites by Hilton – $248 (SOLD OUT)
511 North Columbus Drive, (312) 836-5900
Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront – $227
71 East Upper Wacker Drive, (312) 346-7100
Registration and Housing
Conference registration and housing is open. The registration fee for 2024 is $520 per person plus a required $200 deposit per guestroom if housing is requested. After October 15 registration will increase to $545. Housing is limited only to Conference attendees and will be assigned once full payment is received for both Conference registration and the housing deposit.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Deadline to Register at Early Bird Rates – October 15
- Refund Deadline for Conference Registration requests, Friday Focus Workshops, and Equity Immersion - October 15
- Online Registration Closes – November 18
- Joint Annual Conference – November 22-24, 2024
Conference Additional Registration Events
Equity Immersion
Friday Focus Workshops
Administrative Professionals' Program
“This is a conference you do not want to miss. For anyone in the education field there is something there for you!”
2023 Conference Attendee