2023 Forum for Excellence - September 21 & 22, 2023
The Illinois Community College Board is excited to announce the 2023 Forum for Excellence on September 21 & 22, 2023, in East Peoria, IL.
The Forum for Excellence is Illinois’ premier professional development event. The conference highlights the continuing partnership of Career, Technical, and Adult Education in Illinois. The Forum is sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board and hosted by the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support and the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center.
Suggested Audience:
Includes but is not limited to Postsecondary Perkins Directors/Coordinators, Adult Education Administrators/Coordinators, Deans, Chief Academic Officers, ABE/ASE/ESL Instructors, EFE System Directors, Superintendents, and Principals.
Event Details:
*Registration has closed*
Conference Format: Hybrid
Theme: CTAE Better Together
Date: September 21, 2023 | 9 AM - 4:15 PM CST & September 22, 2023 | 9 AM - 1:15 PM CST
Location: Embassy Suites and Conference Center 100 Conference Center Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
Whova App Press Kit MapPre-Conference:
Date: September 20, 2023
*Disclaimer*
Participants are encouraged to attend this year’s pre-conference events in-person; however, there will also be a remote option available for those who are unable to do so. Please note that your registration type i.e. In-Person or Virtual is final once you submit this form.
9:30 am – 4:30 pm ~ CTE Postsecondary Administrator Training ~ Hybrid
9:30 am – 12 pm ~ New Adult Education Administrator Training (less than 3 years of experience) ~ In-Person Only
1:30 pm – 4 pm ~ Adult Education Administrator Meeting ~ Hybrid
Conference Attendance & Registration:
Date: September 21 & 22, 2023Registration Cost Options
• $0.00 Pre-Conference
• $100.00 Level 1 - Conference Virtual Attendance
- Access to
- All General Sessions
- 4 virtual breakout presentations per time slot
- Full access to all content on Whova App
- Recordings of all live-streamed and on-demand sessions following the conference
• $150.00 Level 2 - Conference In-Person Attendance
- Access to
- All General Sessions
- Day 1 Networking Lunch
- Day 2 Networking Breakfast & Lunch
- All Breakout Sessions (in-person & virtual)
- Vendor Sponsored Reception
- Full access to all content on Whova App
- Recordings of all live-streamed and on-demand sessions following the conference
• $0.00 Presenter/Exhibitor/ICCB Staff
• Refund requests will be honored until 11:59 pm on September 12, 2023
The Hotel Block is now closed as of August 29, 2023 Check out our other recommended hotel list below.
Recommended Hotel Accommodations:
There are several hotels in East Peoria and Peoria that are close to the Forum for Excellence. We do not have a room block at these hotels. We recommend attendees call and ask for the Governmental or Best Rate Available.
Nearby Hotels:
- Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria, an IHG Hotel, 101 Holiday Street, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-698-3333, 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria Riverfront, an IHG Hotel, 1100 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-9800, 1.0 miles
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott East Peoria, 200 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-699-4100, 1.2 miles
- Best Western Plus East Peoria, 300 Eastlight Court, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-4959, 1.2 miles
- Stoney Creek Hotel East Peoria, 101 Mariners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-1300 (Select option 1), 4.0 miles
- Hampton Inn Peoria-East at The River Boat Crossing, 11 Winners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611, 309-694-0711, 2.7 miles
- Mark Twain Hotel Downtown Peoria, 225 NE Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602, 309-676-3600, 1.2 miles
- Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602, 309-637-6500, 1.3 miles
