IACCE Fall Conference

November 4 – 6, 2026

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL 61373

Hosted by the Illinois Valley Area Chamber & Economic Development

This is IACCE’s premier educational event of the year. It’s created exclusively for chamber professionals who want to strengthen their organizations, sharpen their skills, and lead with greater impact. Through inspiring sessions, practical education, candid peer exchange, and purposeful networking, you’ll gain actionable strategies you can put to work immediately—whether it’s improving operations, increasing member value, or navigating change. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, trusted connections, and the confidence to move your chamber and community forward.
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  • Early Bird registration for IACCE members is $425 for the first atttendee from your chamber and $400 for each additional attendees from your chamber. The Early Registration Discount ends September 30.
  • Regular registration for IACCE members is $450/$425
  • Optional Add-ons:
  •  New to the Industry Pre-conference Session: IACCE member and non-members: $0
  •  Raffle tickets – 5 for $20
  •  Scratch-off lottery tickets – 1 for $10
  • Silent Auction donation – $25.

Registration includes conference sessions, social event and meals.

Questions? Contact Lisa Weitzel at lisa@iacce.org or (217) 585-2995.

Call (866) 399-3866

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL 61373

Group rates (Good from 11/3/2026 to 11/06/2026) are $129/night for a Family Suite with or without a balcony, Whirlpool Suite, King Suite, or Kid Cabin. Vacation Villas are $249/night and sleep 6. The Deluxe Family Suite sleeps 6 and is $139/night.

Call at (866) 399-3866 and use the group code ‘IACCE Conference’

Group rate is available through October 3rd, 2026.

Sponsorship Information

Sponsoring IACCE’s annual conference is an exclusive opportunity for you to meet with chief executives and staff members representing chambers of commerce throughout Illinois. In addition to attending the conference for its professional development programs and networking experiences, these chamber of commerce leaders come seeking innovative solutions to challenges they face, and unique products or services that may further enhance their current benefit packages for their members. 

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thank you to our 2026 Sponsors

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Cancellations

Should you need to cancel your registration, please email Lisa at lisa@iacce.org. Please note the following:

  • If your cancellation is submitted before October 1, IACCE will refund the full registration fee. 
  • If the cancellation request is submitted on or after October 1, IACCE will refund 50% of the registration fee. 
  • No refunds will be issued after October 15. 

IACCE reserves the right to make real-time changes to conference content and offerings as it deems necessary, and in such situations no refunds, partial refunds or alternative offers shall be made outside of the stated cancellation policy listed above.

Special conference policies

  • By attending Fall Conference, you understand and accept your photo may be taken and used for promotional pieces.
  • If COVID or other restrictions are enacted, IACCE will abide by all state requirements

Interested in speaking at our 2026 conference? Submit your session here.