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IAEA 2026 Fall Conference
IAEA 2026 Fall Conference
Rennaissance Schaumburg Conference Center Hotel
Thursday Oct. 22nd - Friday Oct. 23rd - Saturday Oct. 24th
October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Immerse yourself in two full days of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, and meaningful professional connection.
Join colleagues from across the region to hear from distinguished featured speakers and explore more than 60 sessions led by passionate educators, artists, and arts professionals from Illinois and beyond.
Conference Preview - [Thursday] [Friday] [Saturday]
October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Immerse yourself in two full days of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, and meaningful professional connection.
Join colleagues from across the region to hear from distinguished featured speakers and explore more than 60 sessions led by passionate educators, artists, and arts professionals from Illinois and beyond.
Conference Preview - [Thursday] [Friday] [Saturday]
Thursday, October 22nd
- 1:00-6:50p Workshops
- 4:00-6:30p Registration opens. Registration reopens on Friday at 7:30a
- 7:00-9:00p Early Bird Reception
Tonika Lewis Johnson
Tonika Lewis Johnson
Friday, October 23rd @ 1:00-2:00p
Friday, October 23rd
- 7:30a Registration Opens
- 8:00-9:00a Exhibitor Power Hour
- 9:00-12:00p Workshops and Sessions
[11:30-1:00p Lunch Break]
- 1:00-2:00p Featured Speaker: Tonika Lewis Johnson
- 2:00-5:00p Workshops and Sessions
- 4:00-8:00p Artisan Market
- 5:00-8:00p Awards Reception and Celebration
- 6:00-7:30p Awards Ceremony, Grant Awards, and Member Show Streaming
Jonathan Juravich
Jonathan Juravich
Saturday, October 24th @ 1:00-2:00p
Saturday, October 24th
- 7:30a Registration Opens
- 8:00-9:00a Exhibitor Power Hour
- 9:00-10:00a Featured Speaker: Jonathan Juravich
- 10:00-12:00p Workshops and Sessions
[11:30-1:00p Lunch Break]
- 1:00-3:00p Student Art Show Award Ceremony / 2026 Award Winners
- 1:00-4:00p Workshops and Sessions
- 5:00-7:00p Board Meeting
Reserve your room at the luxurious Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.
The IAEA conference rate: $194.00 per night - Reservation deadline: Thursday, October 1st
Disclaimer:
The conference schedule is subject to change between the opening of registration and the conclusion of the event. While every effort is made to keep information accurate and up to date, adjustments to sessions, presenters, times, or other details may occur. This document will be updated as needed.
Last updated: August 3, 2026
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