Joint Annual Conference

November 22-24, 2024

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2024 Joint Annual Conference 

The IASB•IASA•IASBO Joint Annual Conference is the must-attend training and networking event for Illinois school board members, superintendents, and business officials. The event offers a variety of opportunities for focused learning to support your professional and personal school leadership journey. Learn from experts on critical topics such as school finance, community engagement, educational equity and advocacy, safety and security, collective bargaining, and more. Stay up to date on current topics impacting public education and hear how other districts are meeting those challenges and finding success in tackling the issues. 

The event takes place November 22-24 in downtown Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 21.


About Conference 

Recognized as one of the nation's largest state education conferences, the Joint Annual Conference is a premier training event for school leaders. Attracting thousands of attendees, the event is held annually in November at the Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters), Sheraton Grand Chicago (co-headquarters), and Swissôtel Chicago. See past Conference highlights.

2024 Conference Preview

By the Numbers

  • 220+
    EXHIBITORS
  • 120+
    PANEL SESSIONS
  • 8,900
    TOTAL ATTENDANCE

Conference Additional Registration Events

  • Friday Focus Workshops

    IASB Friday Focus Workshops will be held on November 22 and are designed to give school board members knowledge, skills, and resources to provide effective board leadership.
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  • 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 22 and Saturday, November 23.
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  • Equity Immersion

    Join fellow school board members, superintendents, and stakeholders to acquire knowledge, skills, and tools to lead and grow in equity work on Thursday, November 21.
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Thank You To Our Premier Sponsors

 

Conference Announcements

  • 2024 Conference Registration Opens June 3 

    The 2024 Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24.
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  • Exhibitor Contracts, Registration Now Available for 2024 Joint Annual Conference (with Video)

    Exhibitors can secure booth space for the 2024 Joint Annual Conference.
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  • Panels Chosen to ‘Share the Success’ at 2024 Annual Conference

    Thirty-one Share the Success panels will be presented by Illinois school districts.
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  • Friday Focus Workshops Offer Additional Learning at Conference

    Full- and half-day sessions designed to provide skills, and insights for school board members.
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  • 2024 Joint Annual Conference Registration Now Open

    The event will take place November 22-24 in downtown Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 21.
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  • General Session Speakers Announced for 2024 Conference

    Four keynote speakers at three General Sessions will inspire and elevate the attendees at the 2024 Joint Annual Conference in Chicago.
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  • Service Associate Firms to Present at Conference

    Six panel proposals were selected to be presented this fall.
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  • Educators to Present Keynotes at 2024 Equity Immersion

    The theme for the event is Foster Belonging, encouraging attendees to hear, value, and include every voice.
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  • Training, Networking Opportunities Available for Administrative Professionals at Conference

    The two-day program for Administrative Professionals includes panels, policy consults, networking, and more.
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  • Conference Scholarships Awarded

    The inaugural program will help school board members attend the IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference.
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  • Variety of Presentations Offered at Carousel of Panels at 2024 Conference 

    Carousel attendees can choose from 16 30-minute educational presentations.
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  • 2024 Conference to Showcase Students

    The 2024 Joint Annual Conference will include several student features, emphasizing the importance of student success.
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  • Early-Bird Conference Registration Discount Ends October 15 

    After October 15, the registration fee will increase to $545 per individual.
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  • Stay On Topic at the Joint Annual Conference

    The 2024 Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24 in Chicago.
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  • Conference Updates & Reminders

    The Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24 in Chicago.
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