Illinois ACE Women’s Network (ILAWN) Conference 2026

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Illinois ACE Women’s Network (ILAWN) Conference 2026

Hosted by the Illinois ACE Women’s Network

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Conference Date: Monday, March 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Southern Illinois University Carbondale — Student Center

Theme:“The Power Within: Reclaim, Restore and Rise”

 

This conference invites women in higher education to engage in a dynamic conversation about the power of women to lead sustainable change that strengthens communities, institutions, and future generations. We welcome administrators, staff, faculty, and undergraduate, graduate, and professional school women from across the state to join us.

 

Conference Highlights

Keynote Sessions

Leadership insights from prominent state and national higher-education leaders.

  • Workshops & Breakout Sessions
  • Developing leadership skills across career stages
  • Pathways to senior leadership
  • Inclusive practices and equity in academia
  • Sharing best practices from campuses across Illinois

Networking Opportunities

  • Breakfast
  • Workshop Sessions
  • Vendor Break

     

Conference Registration Fees

  • Members: $100
  • Non-Members: $150
  • Conference + Become a Member Package: $150
  • Students: $50

 REGISTRATION

   Register online or complete Registration form; fax to Events and Outreach at (618)453-5680 or email conference services.siu.edu

Mission and Goals

Illinois Network Mission

The Illinois ACE Women’s Network (ILAWN) serves as a dynamic platform for individuals aspiring to pursue leadership opportunities in higher education. It facilitates networking, fosters the sharing of best practices, and enables the development of local leadership programming by the state networks.

Drawing upon the extensive resources of ACE, the Network provides a framework for implementing the IDEALS core principles, which focus on advancing and supporting women leaders in higher education. Through this collective effort, the Network seeks to create pathways for professional growth, strengthen leadership capacities, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic leadership.