Beyond Attainment: Aligning Education to Economic Opportunity
The 14th Annual Illinois Education and Career Success Network Conference
Join us for the 14th annual Success Network Conference as we discuss how to leverage Illinois’ new state attainment goal to connect education systems with lifelong economic mobility and regional workforce vitality. The annual Success Network Conference brings together a cross-sector community of educators, policymakers, employers, and state and regional leaders dedicated to closing equity gaps across Illinois. Together, we will dive into proven strategies, tackle systemic barriers, and build actionable pathways from the classroom to career success.
What to Expect:
Early bird pricing is available now through December 31, 2026, or until the first 100 tickets are sold — whichever comes first.
Yes, professional development and continuing education hours are available. Attendees must complete the digital evaluation available at the end of the conference to earn their hours. The credits are administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
While we do not have a conference hotel room block, numerous hotels are available near the NIU Conference Center. Some may offer an NIU rate.
Free parking is available on site.
No, atteendees must register in advance. Registration will close on February 26, 2027, at 12 p.m.
We understand that some organizations require purchase orders and payment by check. While we encourage registration through Eventbrite to take advantage of early bird pricing and streamlined processing, we can accommodate alternative payment arrangements when necessary.
If your organization requires an invoice and check payment, please contact us at connect@ilsuccessnetwork.org with your registration details. Note that registrations paid by check are subject to standard pricing (early bird discounts do not apply) and will include a processing fee to cover administrative costs.
For the fastest registration and best pricing, we recommend paying via credit card.
Early bird pricing is available through December 31, 2026, or until the first 100 tickets are sold — whichever comes first. Group discounts are not available.
Speakers are eligible for a discount and should refer to the speaker guide for details.