ILEA Live 2026 Chicago: Creating Futures will be held at Venue SIX10 in Chicago, IL from August 24th - 26th, 2026. Please plan to arrive in time to join our Welcome Reception at 6:00pm on Monday, August 24th. Please note, times and dates may change.

Registrations are on a per-event basis. We have options for each evening event and the overall education pass separately. Please visit the registration page here for more details.

Registration Cancellation: Please note a $150 refund will be applied for conference pass up until Aug 10th. No refunds after that time. All ticket sales for night-time activities are final.

No official transportation is provided at this time. Please plan to use Chicago's amazing public transit system - the CTA or fondly named the "L". Both airports have direct access to the airport on the Blue and Orange Lines.

For international attendees, please consult your local government guidelines or the U.S. State Department's website.

Please note that all events do require attendance. You may bring a guest to evening events by purchasing multiple non-member passes for either the Welcome Reception or the ESPRIT Awards. We welcome the support of guests at the ESPRIT Awards to celebrate nominees success!

Guest rooms can be secured at either the Le Meridien Essex Hotel or the Hilton Chicago. Reservation links can be found within registration confirmation emails.

Sessions will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not have a mobile app or require advanced registration at this time.