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2026 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference

  • September 15, 2026
  • 10:00 AM
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3:00 PM
  • Swissotel Chicago, IL

Registration

  • Available to all Members
  • Bronze Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $650 or more to support the conference costs. Includes 1 conference registration, among other benefits. For a full list of benefits, please contact Abby at Director@illinois-tif.com.
  • Gold Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $2,000 or more to support the conference costs. Includes 3 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list of benefits, please contact Abby at Director@illinois-tif.com.
  • Available to sponsors who provide $2,700 or more to support support the conference costs. Includes 4 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list of benefits, please contact Abby at Director@illinois-tif.com.
  • Silver Sponsorship is available to sponsors who provide $1,300 or more to support the conference costs. Includes 2 conference registrations, among other benefits. For a full list, please contact Abby at Director@illinois-tif.com
Register

2026 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference
Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16
 Swissotel Chicago

Join us for the Fall 2026 ITIA & IEZA Conference, where economic development professionals come together to share ideas, strategies, and real-world experiences shaping communities across Illinois. This year’s program will explore key topics such as redevelopment, dealmaking, incentive tools, and public engagement—featuring practical insights, case studies, and collaborative discussions designed to support effective, forward-thinking development efforts.

Continuing education credits will be available for attorneys and planners

Interested Sponsoring? Details Here

There is a small block of rooms at  Swissotel for the conference.

Please use this link to book.  Rooms prices vary depending on type.

Reserve early - Chicago will be VERY BUSY the week of our conference.

We are still finalizing the agenda. You can expect sessions on:

  • Enterprise Zone designation updates
  • Retail redevelopment — everything from malls to Main Street
  • Public messaging and navigating community input
  • Industrial/warehouse projects and layered incentives
  • Real-world dealmaking and underwriting 

Schedule Overview:

Tuesday, September 15

10am - Opening & Welcome

10:15 - 5pm - Sessions

(lunch provided)

5:30 - 7:30 - Networking Reception at Swissotel

(drinks & light refreshments, plan for dinner on your own)


Wednesday, September 16

9:30 am - 3pm - Sessions

(lunch provided)

Thank you to our Spring Conference Sponsors!

Platinum: PGAV, SB Friedman

Gold: Moran Economic Development

Silver: Ancel Glink

Bronze:  Arnold & Porter, Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C., Storino, Ramello, & Durkin

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