Nearly 10,000 public school leaders typically gather downtown Chicago for the Joint Annual Conference. Recognized as one of the nation's largest state education conferences, the event is open to local school board members, superintendents and secretaries, school administrators, state and regional educators and officials, school attorneys, university professors, exhibitors and guests.

Illinois ASBO's Joint Annual Conference Hospitality

Join us for the Hospitality on Saturday, November 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the IASB/IASA/Illinois ASBO Joint Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago West Tower, Crystal Ballroom B. This is an adults-only event for Illinois ASBO members and their guests. There is no fee to attend, however registration is required. 

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Pre Conference Academies

These academies will be held on November 20 in conjunction with 2026 IASB/IASA/Illinois ASBO Joint Annual Conference.
Academy attendees are not required to be registered for the Joint Annual Conference.

Seminar on School Finance
AAC #1062

This course has been designed for school business managers and superintendents. The content will include property taxes and completion of the tax levy. Key elements of the Evidence-Based Funding Formula computations will be reviewed. The school district budget and the annual financial report will be taught and then used as a basis for discussing the preparation of multi-year financial and capital projections.

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Debt Issuance from A to Z: AAC #821

This full-day seminar brings a wide range of speakers to provide an inside look at borrowing money with bonds for both capital and operating purposes. Whether you are considering your first bond issue or a veteran CSBO with multiple bonds under your belt, there is something for everyone in this Academy.

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29th Annual Risk Management AAC #1283

This course is designed for school business managers and superintendents. Learn about property evaluation in insurance coverage and audits, architect (AIA) construction contracts, inspection of facilities for security, building use policies, worker's comp, fraud prevention and building security practices.

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Speaker Resources

Are you presenting at the Joint Annual Conference? View important speaker details and download the presentation template.

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