REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 28, 2024

Talent Scouts and Opportunity Bridges

Join fellow educators, parents, and education professionals from across Illinois for the 29th  IAGC Annual Conference on November 1st & 2nd, 2024 at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville.  Sharpen your skills and fill your resource tool bag with best practices, recent updates, and inspiring student experiences that support learning opportunities for gifted and advanced students in Illinois.

WHEN:      Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2, 2024

TIME:         8:30 am - 3:30 pm

WHERE:    NIU Naperville Conference Center,  1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville IL  60563

WHO:   

Friday   Keynote Presenter:  Dr. Emily Mofield   Talent Scout

Saturday    Keynote Presenter:  Dr. Matt Zakreski  Opportunity Bridge 

WHAT:      5 hrs PD credit per day (requires sign-in/ sign out each day and registration on PD+)

New this year:

• The two-day conference is being held on Friday and Saturday, allowing better flexibility for schools who are struggling with filling requests for subs.    Check to see if your school compensates teachers for PD held outside of contract hours in lieu of sub pay.
• A one-day virtual ticket includes 5 pre-selected sessions (including the Keynote presentation) on Friday only for those who are unable to travel to Naperville.  Attendees will be required to sign in / sign out of each session in order to receive 5 PD credits. (limited availability)
• A gourmet box-lunch option, provided by NIU catering, is available to purchase when you register.  In addition, we are scheduling two lunch sessions into each day.  We hope this will allow for less crowding and a more comfortable lunchtime experience for everyone.
• An Exhibitor Adventure Map with longer exhibitor visiting times to allow our attendees to benefit from the many resources and experts who support gifted children and their families and teachers. 
• A Friday Social Hour in the NIU Ballroom immediately following the IAGC membership meeting, including refreshments, raffle prizes, meet and greet with our Keynote Presenters and our Sponsors, and fun / challenging games!
• Parent Saturday to support and connect the families of gifted and advanced children. 
• A Saturday Student Talent Showcase to inspire and entertain guests!

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 28, 2024

Keynote Speakers:

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD

Registration CLOSES October 21, 2024.

No refunds will be issued after September 10, 2024.  Tickets may be transferred, with approval from IAGC office. 

All tickets purchased after October 1 must be paid for via credit card at time of registration. 

Unpaid registrations will be cancelled and removed from the attendee list by October 22 unless previous arrangements have been made (office@iagcgifted.org).

Purchase Orders:

• are only accepted for ticket orders over $1000
• are not accepted after October 1, 2024  
• must be paid within 60 days of registration  
• Contact office@iagcgifted.org to arrange for purchase order or group registrations. 

Meet our Exhibitors