Fiscal Year 2026 At-a-Glance

Illinois ASBO’s At-a-Glance Calendar highlights key events for school business professionals throughout the year. Stay informed, plan ahead, and make the most of essential learning and networking opportunities.

Virtual PDC Networking Meeting

Date & Location: July 17, 2025, Virtual
Highlights: Professional Development Committees (PDCs) create learning opportunities and resources that make Illinois ASBO indispensable to members. Join us for a virtual meeting where you will have the opportunity to hear updates from Illinois ASBO as well as meet with your PDC in a small group.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: No
PD Clock Hours Available: No

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Rising Leaders in School Business Conference

Date & Location: July 23, 2025 at NIU Naperville in Naperville, IL
Highlights: The Rising Leaders in School Business Conference is designed for new and aspiring SBOs, as well as seasoned professionals seeking to grow. 
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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Presidents' Gala

Date & Location: September 11, 2025 at Mesón Sabika, Naperville, IL
Highlights: Memorable evening of cocktails, music and dinner, as well as the recognition of Illinois ASBO past presidents and Foundation scholarship recipients. 
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: No

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Sponsorships Available

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SupportCon SOUTH

Date & Location: September 23, 2025 at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield, IL
Highlights: Great opportunity to learn best practices, participate in professional development opportunities, network with colleagues and share ideas.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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PDC Networking Meeting

Date & Location: October 3, 2025 at the Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn, IL
Highlights: Professional Development Committees (PDCs) create learning opportunities and resources that make Illinois ASBO indispensable to members. 
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: No
PD Clock Hours Available: No

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Regional Conferences

Date & Location: October 29, 2025 at the ISU Bone Center in Bloomington, IL & October 30, 2025 at the Regency Conference Center in O'Fallon, IL
Highlights: Engage with colleagues from across the state about the issues that matter most, and learn more about how school districts in your area are handling current challenges and providing solutions.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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Midwest Facility Masters Conference

Date & Location: October 27-28, 2025 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI
Highlights: Educational sessions, Facilities Management Certification sessions, exhibit hall, networking opportunities.
Exhibiting: Yes
Sponsorships Available: Yes, thru Wisconsin ASBO
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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Joint Annual Conference

Date & Location: November 21-23, 2025 in Chicago, IL
Highlights: Nearly 10,000 public school leaders typically gather downtown for the Joint Annual Conference and it is recognized as one of the nation's largest state education conferences.
Exhibiting: Yes
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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SupportCon

Date & Location: December 5, 2025 at NIU Naperville in Naperville, IL
Highlights: Great opportunity to learn best practices, participate in professional development opportunities, network with colleagues and share ideas.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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PDC Networking Meeting

Date & Location: January 23, 2026 at NIU Naperville Conference Center in Naperville, IL
Highlights: Professional Development Committees (PDCs) create learning opportunities and resources that make Illinois ASBO indispensable to members. 
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: No
PD Clock Hours Available: No

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Leadership Day

Date & Location: Friday, February 6, 2026 at Hotel Arista in Naperville, IL
Highlights: Each year, Illinois ASBO's Leadership Day brings together the Association’s top-level leaders and decision-makers for a day of leadership-based professional development to thank them for their service to the profession. 
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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Leadership Institute

Date & Location: March 3-5, 2026 & September 23-24, 2026 at the Westin Chicago/Northwest in Itasca, IL
Limited Registration
Highlights: Career changing journey through 360-degree feedback, goal setting and self-reflection, coaching and experiential activities, emotional intelligence and situational leadership.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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FPC (Facilities Professionals Conference)

Date & Location: March 6, 2026 at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
Highlights: This conference offers an exclusive opportunity to engage with qualified industry professionals and facilities professionals representing school districts from across the state.
Exhibiting: Yes
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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Bookkeepers Conference

Date & Location: March 13, 2026 at the Meridian Banquet & Conference Center, Rolling Meadows, IL 
Highlights: This one-day conference is designed specifically for bookkeepers and administrative office professionals. Choose from payroll and non-payroll topics to get the most out of your professional development.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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Annual Conference

Date & Location: April 28-May 1, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL 
Highlights: A powerful gathering of school and industry professionals sharing knowledge and becoming better together as we rise to meet the challenges facing schools.
Exhibiting: Yes
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: Yes

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Sponsorships Available

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PDC Networking Meeting

Date & Location: May 1, 2026 at the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria, IL
Highlights: Professional Development Committees (PDCs) create learning opportunities and resources that make Illinois ASBO indispensable to members. 
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: No
PD Clock Hours Available: No

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ElevatHER Conference

Date & Location: June 26-27, 2026 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriot Hotel & Convention Center in Bloomington, IL
Highlights: Illinois ASBO’s ElevatHER Conference will bring together our fierce and fearless women leaders opening with an evening of music, conversation and networking, followed by a full day of conversations surrounding issues that are unique to women leaders.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: TBD

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Presidents' Cup

Date & Location: June 29, 2026 at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora, IL
Highlights: Honoring Illinois ASBO’s long line of Past Presidents, the Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament will bring together Illinois ASBO’s past, present and future for a thrilling day on the course. Whether you are serious about your game or just looking to enjoy a day on the course with fellow Illinois ASBO members, every skill level is welcome to compete in one of three categories, with the winner in each category being awarded a trophy.
Exhibiting: No
Sponsorships Available: Yes
PD Clock Hours Available: No

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Sponsorships Available

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