Join us for the 2025 IEI Annual Conference at Rockford University!
Full and half day workshops will be held on Thursday March 13, followed by a welcome reception sponsored by Dunn Law Firm, LLP. Conference sessions will be held on Friday March 14, followed by a Networking Happy Hour sponsored by Hacking Immigration Law, LLC.
LOCATION
Rockford University - Starr Science Center 5050 E State St Rockford, IL 61108 Transportation
Bus - Van Galder Bus CO. (Coach USA) operates shuttle buses between Rockford and O'Hare, Chicago Midway Airport, the Chicago Loop, Chicago's Union Station, and Madison.
Carpool - Connect with fellow attendees who are interested in carpooling to the conference HERE. Please be aware, the spreadsheet is not supervised by IEI leadership or the Conference Coordinators. While we are happy to provide a platform for connection, you are responsible for making your own arrangements.
Parking
Parking is available in Parking Lot A and behind the STARR Building. View the Rockford campus map here:www.rockford.edu/about/campusmap/
Hotel Accommodations
Courtyard Rockford 7676 E State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Phone: (815) 397-6222 Website: Courtyard Rockford Website
IEI has reserved a hotel room block at Courtyard Rockford from March 12-14. Conference attendees who reserve a room in the IEI room block will receive a discounted rate of $109.00 per night (plus tax).
Use THIS LINK to reserve a discounted room, OR call Marriott Reservations at 1 (800) 312-2211 or (815) 397-6222 on or before Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Please identify yourself as part of the International Educators of Illinois Room Block Group staying at the Courtyard Rockford located on 7676 East State Street in Illinois.
Full-Time Student and Retiree Rates Available! Email [email protected] for details!
Schedule
Thursday, March 13,2025 - PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
8:00am - 9:00am: Check-In/Registration
9:00am - 12:30pm: Morning Workshops
10:45am - 11:00am: Coffee Break
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm - 5:00pm: Afternoon Workshops
3:15pm-3:30pm: Coffee Break
5:00pm: Conference Ends
5:30pm: Welcome Reception at Courtyard Rockford (shuttle from Rockford University provided) - Hosted by Dunn Law Firm, LLP
Friday, March 14, 2025 - CONFERENCE SESSION DAY
8:00am - 9:00am: Check-In/Registration
9:00am - 10:00am: Session Block 1
10:00am - 10:45am: Coffee Break and Expo Hall Time
10:45am - 11:45am: Session Block 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Session Block 3
1:00pm - 2:15pm: Lunch (Business Lunch and Keynote)
2:15pm - 3:15pm: Session Block 4
3:15pm - 4:00pm: Coffee Break and Expo Hall Time
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Session Block 5
5:00pm: Networking Happy Hour at Burpee Student Center - Regents Hall - Hosted by Hacking Immigration Law, LLC
Don't forget to attend our FREE Conference Events. More details on those opportunities below.
Welcome Reception
All IEI Annual Conference Workshop and Conference Day participants are invited to attend the Welcome Reception! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and the company of international education colleagues as we wrap up pre-conference workshops and get ready for conference session day. Sponsored by Dunn Law Firm, LLP.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Courtyard Rockford
7676 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
Networking Happy Hour
All IEI Annual Conference day participants are invited to attend the Networking Happy Hour! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and the company of international education colleagues as we celebrate a full day of learning and connecting. Sponsored by Hacking Immigration Law, LLC.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Rockford University, Burpee Center - Regents Hall
5050 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
2025 IEI Conference Refund Policy
All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing to: [email protected] by the registrant or credit card holder by the stated deadline. Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.
A 100% refund will be granted for conference workshops and sessions if the request is received on or before February 13, 2025.
A 50% refund will be granted for conference workshops if the request is received after February 13, 2025 and before February 21, 2025.
IEI reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the workshop non-viable. If IEI cancels a workshop, registrants will be granted a 100% refund. In the event IEI must cancel the conference session day due to unforeseen circumstances which would make the conference session day non-viable, registrants will be granted a 100% refund.