Joint Annual Conference

November 21-23, 2025

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

  • 270+
    EXHIBITORS
  • 120+
    PANEL SESSIONS
  • 8,900
    TOTAL ATTENDANCE

Conference Additional Registration Events

  • Friday Focus Workshops

    IASB Friday Focus Workshops will be held on November 21 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 21 and Saturday, November 22.

  • Equity Immersion

    Connect with fellow educational leaders passionate about equity in education, offering strategies to cultivate belonging and elevate student outcomes on Thursday, November 20.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Conference Announcements

  • 2025 Joint Annual Conference Registration Opens June 2

    The Joint Annual Conference will take place November 21-23, 2025 in Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 20.
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  • Conference Registration Opens June 2

    2025 Conference registration fees and additional registration details are now available.
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  • IASB Announces Tasha Levy Memorial Scholarship for Administrative Professionals

    The scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of IASB employee Tasha Levy.
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  • General Session Speakers Announced for 2025 Conference

    Three speakers will inspire attendees and share proven strategies to enhance district leadership.
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  • 35 ‘Share the Success’ Panels Selected for Joint Annual Conference

    Presenters will share recent discoveries, lessons learned, and innovations succeeding in their schools.
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  • Stellar Lineup Planned for Friday Focus Workshops 

    Friday Focus Workshops bring school board members fresh perspectives on trust, leadership, and other topics that matter most to students, parents, and communities.
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  • 2025 Conference Administrative Professionals’ Program   

    Conference attendees who are administrative professionals are invited and encouraged to attend the program for Administrative Professionals.
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  • Just and Joyful: Equity Immersion 2025 Features Storytelling

    Join IASB on November 20 for The Power of Us: Storytelling for Just and Joyful Schools.
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  • Service Associate Firms to Present at Conference

    Panel Sessions at the Joint Annual Conference will include presentations by six Service Associate member firms.
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  • Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award Deadline

    Holly Jack Award applications are due by September 15.
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  • Conference Offerings for New Board Members

    Many topics offered at the Joint Annual Conference can be of particular interest to new board members.
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  • Joint Annual Conference Badges Mailed, Plus Other Helpful Information

    Online Conference registration will close on November 17.
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  • Topic Tracks Available at Joint Annual Conference

    The 2025 Joint Annual Conference will take place November 21-23 in Chicago.
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  • Revisit the 2025 Conference

    The post-event webpage offers recaps with photos and will soon include video and more.
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