Conference Date: May 18th, 2026
Conference Location: President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701

Conference Overview

ILAC is a one-day event where teams and advocates will learn about state appropriations in the morning and following lunch are encouraged to meet with their state legislators to begin building relationships and advocate for funding for the afterschool STEM education programs they love!  If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to register below or email [email protected]. 

Agenda

• 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM – Registration and Breakfast
• 9:15 AM – Conference Welcome
• 9:30 AM – Education in Illinois
• 10:00 AM – Illinois State Legislature/Budget Process
• 10:30 AM – Break and Networking
• 10:45 AM – Advocacy 101
• 11:30 AM – Effective Meetings
• 12:15 PM – Mock Meeting
• 12:45 PM – Lunch and Meeting Practice
• 1:45 PM onwards – Advocacy 

Conference Registration Rates

• SASA Members: $100
• Non Members: $135
• Late Registration (after 4/18): $150

What is included? Letter pad, name badge, breakfast, lunch and a pen.
Staff Members to Contact:  Harry Cornell ([email protected]) and Shruthika Sundar ([email protected])