2025 IACAA Annual Conference
Building A Resilient Future
The 2025 IACAA Annual Conference will bring together community action professionals from across Illinois to explore strategies, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships that empower communities to thrive. Join us for engaging sessions, inspiring speakers, and collaborative opportunities as we chart a path toward a stronger, more resilient future for all.
Bank of Springfield Center
1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
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May 04, 2025 06:00pm – May 06, 2025 04:00pm
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Hotel Information
The room block at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel is now sold out. There may still be rooms available outside of our block. Visit their website to check availability.
We have obtained a small block at the Carpenter Street Hotel. Please call them at 217-789-9100 and mention you’re with the IACAA group in order to reserve your room.
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The IACAA Annual Conference provides a unique forum to engage with a diverse audience, fostering meaningful connections and reinforcing your brand’s dedication to making a positive impact on communities across the state. Click the button below to reserve your chosen sponsorship opportunity today!

Keynote Announcement
IACAA is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2025 IACAA Annual Conference is Vu Le. Vu Le (“voo lay”) writes the blog NonprofitAF.com. He is the former executive director of RVC, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by supporting leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering collaboration among diverse communities. Vu is a founding board member of Community-Centric Fundraising. He has degrees in Psychology and Social Work. Vu has two kids, ages ten and seven, and watches way too much television when not causing trouble.
Tentative Agenda
The 2025 IACAA Annual Conference will include a keynote address, multiple general sessions, and various breakout workshops. The tentative agenda is available at the link below. A full agenda will be released closer to the conference’s start. Session dates and times are subject to change.
Download Tentative Agenda Here (updated 4/2/2025)