Joint Annual Conference
November 20-22, 2026
A Look Back at 2025 Annual Conference
The IASB • IASA • IASBO Joint Annual Conference took place November 21-23 in Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 20. Illinois school board members, superintendents, and business officials gathered for a weekend of focused learning on critical topics such as school finance, community engagement, educational equity and advocacy, technology, collective bargaining, and more. View and read highlights from the Annual Conference in the 2025 Conference Overview.
About Conference
Hosted by the Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Association of School Administrators, and Illinois Association of School Business Officials, the Joint Annual Conference is recognized as one of the nation's largest state education conferences and the premier training event for Illinois school leaders.
By the Numbers
Additional Conference Events
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Friday Focus Workshops
IASB Friday Focus Workshops will be held on November 20 and are designed to give school board members knowledge, skills, and resources to provide effective board leadership. -
Administrative Professionals
Enhance the roles and skills of the individual(s) who perform the duties of the school board secretary or administrative assistant with special programming on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21. -
Delegate Assembly
At the Delegate Assembly, IASB members vote on proposals submitted by local school boards to help guide the Association’s advocacy work. The 2026 Delegate Assembly will take place on Saturday, November 21.