# IPA Education Leaders Annual Conference

- Dates: 18 October 2026 to 20 October 2026
- Location: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, United States
- Address: 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, Illinois
- Organiser: Illinois Principals Association
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The IPA Education Leaders Annual Conference is a professional event for education leaders. It focuses on leadership development and features keynote speakers with expertise in leadership strategies. The conference is intended for members and non-members involved in educational leadership.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ilprincipals.org/education-leaders-annual-conference/)
- [Registration](https://eweb.ilprincipals.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Reg_evt_key=f1afd371-0b08-44e0-86f5-ec6a5f9fb22c&WebCode=EvtRedirectorTL)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Mary Hemphill, Human-Centered Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach & Author, The Limitless Leader LLC
- Phil Januszewski, Speaker, Educator, and Creator, Positive Growth Lounge

## Sponsors and partners

- Horace Mann
- AAA - The Auto Club Group
- Albert
- Benchmark Education
- Edlastics
- Educating Outside The Lines LLC
- IL ASCD/PD365

## Ticket pricing

USD 499 to 599

## Where to stay

- **Mark Twain Boutique Hotel**: 520 m from the venue, 225 Northeast Adams Street, Peoria
  - [Hotel website](https://reservations.travelclick.com/4306?languageid=1#/guestsandrooms)
- **Embassy Suites**: 630 m from the venue, 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/piaeses-embassy-suites-east-peoria-riverfront-hotel-and-conference-center/)
- **Hampton Inn by Hilton**: 800 m from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 1100 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/east-peoria/piaep/hoteldetail)
- **Holiday Inn**: 1.8 km from the venue, 101 Holiday Street, East Peoria

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