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The Illinois Association of School Nurses welcomes all nurses who work in schools and other related settings to their 2026 Spring Conference. Join school nurses from across Illinois and beyond on February 20th & 21st at NIU Naperville Conference Center in Naperville, Illinois.
When: Friday, February 20th & Saturday, February 21st
Location: NIU Naperville Conference Center
1120 E. Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
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💙 Early Bird Conference Registration:
• Member: $89
• Non-Member: $139
🎉 After Party Award & Poster Celebration (evening of 02/20/2026):
• $30
Tentative IASN 2026 Conference Agenda
CEUs Pending
Friday, February 20, 2026
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration & Vendor Table Visits
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM – Session 1
Speakers: TBD
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM – Session 2: Advocacy for Children with Allergic Diseases and Asthma in the School Setting, at a Local and National Level
Speaker: Juanita Mora, MD, Board-Certified Allergist-Immunologist
(40–45 min presentation + Q&A)
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Morning Break / Vendor Visits
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Session 3: Public Health Initiatives for Illinois Children, IDPH
Speakers: Julia Strehlow & Jennifer Seo
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Networking / Vendor Visits
1:20 PM – 2:20 PM – Session 4: Keynote Nancy Norton
The Interactive Keynote Session: The Power of Humor
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Breakout Sessions
- Breakout 1: Nancy Norton: Practicing Playful Presence
- Breakout 2: Susann Marcum: Critical Conversations …. Better Outcomes
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM – Free Time / Vendor Visits / Informal Networking
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM – IASN Board Meeting
6:15 PM – 6:45 PM – Awards Ceremony
6:45 PM – 9:30 PM – Hors d’oeuvres & Social Event
Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration & Vendor Table Visits / Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Session 1: Welcome and Mental Health Panel
Moderator: Gloria B
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Session 2
Speakers: TBD
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Morning Break / Vendor Visits
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Session 3
Speakers: TBD
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Session 4
Speakers: TBD
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch & Networking / Vendor Visits
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM – Session 5
Speakers: TBD
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Afternoon Break / Vendor Visits
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM –Speakers: TBD
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Closing Remarks & Evaluations
Lodging Details
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville
1823 Abriter Court | Naperville, IL 60563
3 Minute drive from NIU
All rooms are $139 per night + taxes (11.5%)
Join school nurses from across Illinois for two powerful days of education, connection, innovation, and celebration.
This is your moment to grow, network, and elevate your practice.
