# Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting

- Dates: September 2026
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center, East Peoria, United States
- Address: 100 Conference Center Dr | East Peoria, IL 61611
- Organiser: Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting is a multi-day event focused on topics relevant to electric cooperatives, including a Directors' Course on Artificial Intelligence and Electric Cooperatives. It is intended for members and leaders of Illinois electric cooperatives and includes sessions, receptions, and networking opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://aiec.coop/annualmeeting/)
- [Registration](https://members.aiec.coop/event/aiecAM)

## Topics

- Telecommunication

## Speakers

- Rick Rubenacker, Chairman

## Sponsors and partners

- Wabash
- ACES
- CoBank
- Federated Rual Electric Insurance Exhange
- Prairie Power, Inc
- Dairyland Power Cooperative

## Ticket pricing

USD 165 to 169

## Where to stay

- **Americas Best Value Inn**: motel, 440 m from the venue, 104 West Camp Street, East Peoria, 61611
  - [Hotel website](https://www.redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn/il/east-peoria/americas-best-value-inn-east-peoria)
- **Residence Inn**: 660 m from the venue, 201 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, 61611
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/piarp-residence-inn-east-peoria/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 309-698-4011
- **Best Western Plus**: 670 m from the venue, 300 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, 61611
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-east-peoria/best-western-plus-peoria/propertyCode.14202.html)
  - Phone: +1 309-694-4959
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites**: 740 m from the venue, 200 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, 61611
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/piape-fairfield-inn-and-suites-peoria-east/overview/)
- **Holiday Inn**: 990 m from the venue, 101 Holiday Street, East Peoria, 61611
- **Par-A-Dice Inn**: 1.7 km from the venue, 11 Winners Way, East Peoria, 61611
  - Phone: +1 309-694-0711
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1100 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria, 61611
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/east-peoria/piaep/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 309-694-9800
- **Par-A-Dice Casino Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue

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