October 18-20, 2026
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL

See you in 3 days 17 hours 51 minutes
  • 3
    Days
  • 17
    Hours
  • 51
    Minutes

Monday: business casual.
Tuesday: wear your school colors — bring your school spirit!

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Mary Hemphill

Human-Centered Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach, & Author

The Limitless Leader LLC

Phil Januszewski

Speaker, Educator, & Creator

Positive Growth Lounge LLC

Brian Faulkner

IPA President

Kaneland Harter Middle School

Dr. Tony Sanders

Illinois State Superintendent of Education

Illinois State Board of Education

Alison Maley

Government & Public Relations Director

Illinois Principals Association

Brian Schwartz

Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel

Illinois Principals Association

EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR INFORMATION

 Exhibit Hall is SOLD OUT!

 Questions? Please email Sydnee Rainer, Executive Service & Corporate Partner Specialist, at partners@ilprincipals.org.

Emails sent from the Illinois Principals Association will always come from an @ilprincipals.org email address. If you’re ever unsure whether a message is from us, please reach out to your IPA contact to confirm.

2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us Sunday, Oct. 18 at Metamora Fields Golf Club!

HOTEL INFORMATION

Pere Marquette and Courtyard (SOLD OUT)
501 Main Street, Peoria, IL
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette: $189 per night
Courtyard Peoria Downtown: $169 per night

Four Points by Sheraton
500 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL
$134-$154 per night
Reserve by October 17.

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Holiday Inn & Suites
101 Holiday Street, East Peoria, IL
$147 per night
Reserve by September 26.

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria
100 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria, IL
$152 per night
Reserve by September 27.