The ILSNA Annual Conference & Expo offers an exclusive opportunity to engage with industry professionals and individuals representing school districts from across the state.
Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through April 18!
Don't miss out on excellent educational and networking opportunities available to you this year, including:
- Keynote speaker - Tanisha Carter
- Educational breakout sessions including:
- Sustainable Curriculum for Kids
- Farm to School
- Marketing Your Program
- Local Foods Grant
- ISBE Update
- LEAD to Succeed™
- And much more!
- Closing Keynote - First Taste TV Episode from NxtGen Network
- Dinner and entertainment
- Our annual food expo with vendors showcasing new and unique ideas to take your program to new levels
Tentative Schedule:
Wednesday, June 21
9:00am - 5:00pm: Registration Open
9:30am - 11:00am: Welcome Remarks & Keynote
11:00am - 12:00pm: Lunch
12:00pm - 5:05pm: Educational Sessions
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Cocktail Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Dinner & Awards
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Entertainment
Thursday, June 22
8:00am - 1:00pm: Registration Open
8:00am - 9:00am: Breakfast/Business Meeting
9:00am - 11:15am: Educational Sessions
11:15am - 1:15pm: Food Expo
1:30pm - 3:15pm: Closing Keynote & Remarks
Hotel Information
ILSNA has reserved a room block at Even Hotels Chicago-Tinley Park Convention Center. Please note that the rooms in this hotel block are on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 30, 2023 to receive the room rate.
- Even Hotels Chicago-Tinley Park Convention Center
- Room rate: $135.00 per night, plus tax
- Reservations can be made here.
Annual Conference Cancelations/Refunds
For a full refund, you must email ILSNA (info@ilsna.net) seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the conference. If you are a "No Show" you will not be refunded and/or will still be invoiced and responsible for the charges. Please note that if the event is canceled or rescheduled, ILSNA will provide you with a full refund.
Save the Date!
Pre-Conference: School Nutrition Leadership Training For New Directors
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you a new leader in school food service? This course is geared for individuals that are new to a leadership position with school meal program responsibilities. Join us for a 4-hour session to enhance your knowledge and skills in school nutrition management. This operator-led training will allow for participant engagement to help you build a network of resources.
Registration information coming soon!
For group registrations or if you have any questions, please contact Lynn Threewitt at lthreewitt@iasbo.org.