Joint Annual Conference

November 22-24, 2024

2024 Joint Annual Conference 

The 2024 IASB•IASA•IASBO Joint Annual Conference took place November 22-24 in downtown Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 21. Illinois school board members, superintendents, and school business officials gathered to learn from experts on critical topics such as school finance, community engagement, educational equity and advocacy, safety and security, collective bargaining, and more.

View and read highlights of the Annual Conference in the 2024 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. Held annually in November at Hyatt Regency Chicago (co-headquarters), Sheraton Grand Chicago (co-headquarters), and Swissôtel Chicago, the Conference is the premier training event for school leaders attracting thousands of attendees. See past Conference highlights.

By the Numbers

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

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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  • Joint Annual Conference In Review

    Experience, or re-experience, the 2024 Joint Annual Conference.
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