CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
119th Annual Educational Conference - November 9, 10, 11, 2026 - Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL
Our conference provides educational and networking opportunities that help township officials become more effective and efficient leaders and members. The conference offers a broad variety of topics that impact township government and township citizens. Over 550 township officials and staff participate in the daily educational sessions presented by industry professionals and include informative topics including budgeting, food banks, legislation, FOIA and the like.
Conference registration includes:
- Participation in all educational sessions
- Access to all exhibit hall hours and events
- Monday, opening evening reception
- Tuesday, breakfast and lunch
- Tuesday presidents’ reception
- Tuesday evening fun social event
- Cash drawing prizes
- Personal contact with exhibiting businesses and organizations
Schedule at a Glance
Monday, November 9, 2026
Registration Desk Opens 2:00 - 6:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open 3:00 - 7:00pm
Hotel Check In 4:00pm
Opening Reception 5:30 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Exhibit Hall Open 7:30 - 1:00pm
Registration Desk Open 7:30 - 4:45pm
Complimentary Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00am
Opening Session 9:00 - 11:30am
Complimentary Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm
Concurrent Education 1:15 - 5:00pm
Social Event 6:00 - 10:00pm
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Registration Desk Open 7:30am-12:00pm
Awards Breakfast 7:45 - 9:15am
Early Risers Education 8:00 - 9:00am
Concurrent Education 9:20 - 10:00am
Division Meetings 10:15 - 11:20am
Closing Session 11:30am-12:30pm
(Subject to change)
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