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SKYCON 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN! Late registration begins 10/1.
36th Annual SKYCON Conference
36th Annual SKYCON Conference
October 28-29, 2026*
*with a special pre-conference Tailgate Tuesday October 27th
October 28-29, 2026*
*with a special pre-conference Tailgate Tuesday October 27th
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Dr.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
The 2026 SkyCon will be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center, in Tinley Park, IL on October 28-29, 2026.
Come hear from Skyward® and other district presenters and learn more about the software we use every day! This is also a fantastic opportunity to network with other end-users! We hope you will be able to join us!
Tailgate Tuesday Pre-Conference
Tailgate Tuesday Pre-Conference
If you are new to Skyward®, the IL SkyCon conference or are migrating from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ in the upcoming years, please consider joining us for a special night of discussion on Tuesday, October 27th! This is included in your registration fee, however, we need you to RSVP when you register so we can plan accordingly.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
We have a*magical* keynote speaker joining us Wednesday, who will also make a special appearance during Wednesday's "Magical Mingling" reception! We also have a special guest on Thursday. Stay tuned for more information!
Vendor Social Reception
Vendor Social Reception
Don't "disappear" after Wednesday's sessions - stop by the Vendor Hall for some *magical mingling* with other attendees, Skyward® staff and vendors. There is no additional charge, but we ask that you RSVP when you register so we can plan accordingly. This networking event is held on Wednesday from 4:30-6:00pm. You won't want to miss it!
More info coming soon!
More info coming soon!
Please note: The sessions on this year’s SKYCON agenda will primarily focus on Qmlativ, or migration from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ. There will only be limited SMS 2.0 State Reporting sessions.
Tailgate Tuesday 10/27
2:00PM - 6:00PM
If you are new to Skyward®, the IL SkyCon conference or are migrating from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ in the upcoming years, please consider joining us for a special night of dinner and discussion on Tuesday, October 27th! This is included in your registration fee, however, we need you to RSVP when you register so we can plan accordingly. Dinner begins at 5PM.
Wednesday 10/28
Registration/Breakfast 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Opening Remarks 8:45AM
Sessions 9:15AM - 11:25AM
Lunch/Keynote 11:25AM - 12:55PM
Sessions 1:00PM - 4:25PM
Vendor Social Reception - Wednesday 10/28
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Thursday 10/29
Registration/Breakfast 7:30AM - 8:45AM
Delegate Annual Meeting 8:15AM - 8:45AM
Sessions 8:55AM - 12:15PM
Lunch/General Session 12:15-1:15PM
Sessions 1:20PM - 3:30PM
Conference Pricing
Conference Pricing
Member Districts*
Full Conference = $450
One Day Only = $250
Non-Member Districts
Full Conference = $550
One Day Only = $300
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Late Registration begins 10/1
Member Districts*
Full Conference = $500
One Day Only = $300
Non-Member Districts
Full Conference = $600
One Day Only = $350
*If you would like more information about becoming an FY27 Member District, please visit the Membership Page.
Registration closes on 10/16.
Cancellations for a refund must be requested by 10/16.
Substitutions will be allowed until 10/27.
Previous Conference Fun!
Previous Conference Fun!
IL User Group Video
IL User Group Video
Check out this awesome video from Skyward® Marketing! It really captures the essence of the IL User Group!
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