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What to Know Before You Go – ILA's 26th Global Conference, Chicago, IL, USA

We are thrilled to welcome you to ILA’s 26th Global Conference in Chicago, Illinois, from 7-10 November 2024! To help you prepare, here’s everything you need to know before attending the conference.

CONFERENCE DATES & LOCATION

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

  • Air Travel: Fly into Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW).
  • Parking: The Hilton Chicago offers on-site parking. For details and rates, visit Hilton Chicago’s amenities page and scroll down for parking information.
  • Public Transit: Accessible via the CTA Red Line and several bus routes.

HOTEL INFORMATION

  • Hilton Chicago: Check-in begins at 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00.
    For booking changes or inquiries, contact the Hilton at +1 (312) 922-4400.
  • Luggage Policy
    Please note that we will not hold luggage at the conference registration desk. However, attendees can store their luggage with the Hilton Chicago’s front desk. For more information on any potential storage fees or conditions, please ask the front desk staff upon your arrival.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Pick up your badge and conference materials at 8th Street North & South inside the Hilton Chicago on the Lobby Level.

Registration Hours

Wednesday 6 November: 15:00-17:00
Thursday 7 November : 7:30-18:30
Friday 8 November: 7:30-18:30
Saturday 9 November: 7:30-18:00
Sunday 10 November: 7:30-11:00

CONFERENCE HUB

Continental AB serves as the central hub of the Global Conference! Just down the hall from the
ILA Registration, Badge Pick-Up, & Information Counter, the hub is where you’ll find coffee and tea
throughout the day and where you can grab coffee and tea and take a stroll past sponsor exhibits and
poster presentations!

Hub Hours / Coffee & Tea Service

Friday: 7:30-17:15
Saturday: 7:30-17:45
Sunday: 7:30-11:00

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS & PROGRAM BOOK

This year’s spotlighted sessions feature past and present ILA Lifetime Achievement Award winners, special guests, and important projects advancing the field of leadership. 

Complete information on all 400+ conference presentations is available in the conference mobile app and online events portal (see information below on how to access the app and portal) or download the pdf program book to scroll through the conference agenda and session guide. The pdf is also where you’ll find clickable information from our sponsors including special pull-out sections on leadership publications and coaches & consultants.

Thursday 7 November 2024

  • Pre-Conference Professional Development Workshops & Cultural Emersion Experiences – check the website for a full listing of options and times. These are ticketed events and require pre-registration. It’s not too late to add these to your agenda. Purchase tickets here.
  • First Time Attendee & New Member Networking Orientation – 15:00-16:00, International Ballroom
  • ILA Awards Celebration – 16:15-17:15, International Ballroom. Start your conference experience with a festive awards ceremony and celebration honoring this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners and other award recipients!
  • Welcome Reception, Author Showcase, and International Student Case Poster Competition (Posters #115-136) – 17:30-18:30, Continental ABC. Reconnect with colleagues old and new at the opening reception! Enjoy a menu of hors d’oeuvres and beverages while perusing the International Student Case Competition Posters, meeting your favorite leadership authors, and congratulating past and present Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Friday 8 November 2024

  • Plenary – Corporate Leaders as Architects for Social Change in Chicago and Beyond – 8:30-9:45, International Ballroom
  • Views From Top Scholars on Trends in Leadership Research: What Is Puzzling You About
    Leadership Research? – 10:15-11:15, Astoria
  • Communities as Architects of Change – 10:15-11:15, Boulevard B
  • Leadership From Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers – 10:15-11:15, Private Dining Room 2
  • Presidential Leadership for Public Purpose: Insights From the Carnegie Elective Classification – 11:30-12:30, Marquette
  • Where Can We Move on Gender and Leadership? 11:30-12:30, Waldorf
  • One Planet Leadership, 13:45-14:45, Williford A
  • A Conversation With David Day, 2024 ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner – 13:45-14:45, Williford C
  • GLOBE 2020: A Study of Leadership, Culture, and Trust in 144 Countries, 15:00-16:00, Williford
  • Election(s) Reflection(s) – A Facilitated, Community Dialogue With Mark Gerzon – 17:45-19:45, Williford C

Saturday 9 November 2024

  • Plenary – Global Democratic Recession: What Can Leadership Do to Restore Trust and Pursue Peacefulness? – 8:30-09:45, International Ballroom
  • Award-Winning Papers: Frederic M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award & Kenneth E. Clark Student Research Award, 11:15-12:15, Astoria
  • A Conversation With Gail Fairhurst, 2024 ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner – 11:15-12:15, Boulevard C
  • For the Sake of Survival: Can We Restore Balance in Our Societies, Economies and in Ourselves?
    A Conversational Enquiry With Henry Mintzberg and Jonathan Gosling – 14:00-15:00, Astoria
  • The Silk Road: Culture and Cultural Relations Are at the Heart of Global Public Leadership:
    The Baku Process and Its Contribution to Intercultural Dialogue – 14:00-15:00, Joliet
  • The Future is Latino – 14:00-15:00, Room 4M
  • Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership – 15:15-16:15, Boulevard C
  • International Student Case Competition Finalist Presentations – 17:15-18:15,  Williford A & B
  • Networking Reception & Author Showcase – 17:45-18:45, Continental ABC

Sunday 10 November 2024

  • A Conversation With Robert Liden, 2024 ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner – 8:30-9:30, Williford A
  • Plenary – Greatest Leadership Challenges for the Next 25 Years – 11:15-12:15, International Ballroom

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • Complimentary coffee and tea will be available to all attendees throughout the conference in the Conference Hub (see above).
  • Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will be served at the networking receptions  & author showcases Thursday and Saturday.

Dining options at the Hilton Chicago. Show your conference badge and receive a 20% discount on food and beverages at these restaurants inside the hotel:

  • 720 South Grill & Bar – Full-service breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local Midwest-inspired dishes.
  • Kitty O’Sheas – An Irish pub serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with craft beers and traditional pub favorites.
  • Herb N’ Kitchen – A convenient grab-and-go market offering Starbucks coffee, fresh salads, sandwiches, and pastries.

For more details on the dining options, visit the Hilton Chicago’s dining page.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Explore the best of Chicago while you’re in town! Check out our curated list of activities, restaurant recommendations, and exclusive deals just for ILA attendees on the Things to Do in Chicago page.

WIFI INFORMATION

Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the event:

  • Network: ILA 26th Annual Conference
  • Password: ilaglobal2024

HOW TO ACCESS THE MOBILE APP & ATTENDEE HUB WEBSITE

The Mobile App and Attendee Hub Website will always have the most up-to-date information in them. In addition to seeing updates, you’ll be able to access session descriptions and presenter details, receive helpful notifications about the conference, and network with other participants. 

Download the Mobile Conference App

Step 1. Go to the App store on your mobile device and download the CVENT mobile app. Note: If you have the app from last year, you may need to reinstall or you may be able to skip to step 2. 

Step 2. Open the app and search for event “International Leadership Association’s 26th Global Conference.”

Step 3. Download this event.

Step 4. While some app features are public, you’ll need to log in to access the most useful features. Log in with your first name, last name, and the email address you used when you registered for the conference. 

Step 5. Verify your account. You’ll receive an email containing a verification code. Please check your spam folder if you don’t receive it in 1-2 minutes.

Prefer Web to App?

Click to Access the CVENT Attendee Hub Website

Step 1. Enter your Info. You’ll be prompted to enter your first name, last name, and email address. Be sure to use the email you used to register for the conference. Then click Next.

Step 2. Verify your account. You’ll either receive an email and text message containing a verification code, or just an email. Read it, then return to your browser, enter the code, and click Log in.

NOTE: Verification codes can only be used once and expire after 24 hours. If you’re logging in on multiple devices, you’ll receive a new verification code for each.

DOWNLOAD THE PDF PROGRAM BOOK

The pdf program book, while static, provides an easily accessible overview of the entire agenda and what’s offered in each session block. The pdf is also where you’ll find clickable information from our sponsors, including special pull-out sections on leadership publications and coaches & consultants.

PS. ILA does NOT print program books. If you prefer a printed booklet, we encourage you to download the PDF and print the parts you would like to carry at the conference.

Download PDF Program

COVID-19, FLU, ETC. REMINDER

Masks are optional at the event. We encourage attendees to do what makes them comfortable and respect others’ choices.

ILA’s STATEMENT ON BEING IN COMMUNITY TOGETHER

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment. Please review our Statement on Being in Community Together to ensure a respectful experience for all attendees.

Being in Community With One Another

When we enter into the trusted space of the ILA, we are making a commitment to be in community with a diverse group of learners from around the world.

The most powerful lever for change is in how we relate to, and connect with, one another, especially across differences.

Connections are created and nurtured as we share our experiences and learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. This engenders a feeling of belonging that nourishes our creativity and advances our collective purpose of advancing the practice and study of leadership for a just and thriving future.

Being in community with one another at ILA’s Global Conference is not just a vision, it is a leadership practice. Each person who enters this trusted space shares the responsibility to create an environment where everyone is respected and valued.

Packing Tips!

Don’t forget the chargers / converters for your electronics, comfortable shoes, and layers as meeting room temperatures may vary. There is no dress code, however typically people are in business casual clothing. If you’re attending your first ILA Global conference, check out our Flickr Stream of past conferences to get a taste of the atmosphere!

We can’t wait to see you at the Hilton Chicago! Safe travels, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Contact: conferences@ilaglobalnetwork.org or +1.202.470.4818.