The One Conference is an opportunity for IEA Education Support Professional members, IEA Higher Education members, and IEA Retired members to develop professional skills, earn professional development credit and network with colleagues around the state.

This two-day conference, Friday, October 16 through Saturday, October 17, 2026, will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Oak Brook, IL.

The cost to attend One Conference is $20.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door, plus the cost of your hotel room.

As there will be a wide variety of electives, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review the conference agenda and session descriptions before registering.  The electives are sponsored by constituency group but are open to all registrants unless otherwise indicated.

If you will need overnight accommodations, a link to the conference housing block is provided in your registration confirmation email.  You can review room rate and access the hotel link by clicking on DoubleTree by Hilton in the email.  The conference housing block will close on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Participants should be aware that images taken at this event will be used for trainings and promotion for the IEA.

As the sponsor of this event, IEA will have access to the hotel room reservations list including name, email, and check in/out dates.  IEA does not have access to credit card information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Keynote Speaker

Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event

Mary Kusler

Senior Director, Center for Advocacy and Political Action
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October 8, 2026 5:00 PM