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76th Annual IHCA Convention & Expo

Join Us September 21-23, 2026
Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel and Riverfront Conference Center
East Peoria, IL 

 

Leading with Purpose. Caring with Excellence.

This much-anticipated event features educational sessions covering a wide range of pertinent topics, as well as exhibits demonstrating the latest technology and services in the profession. Continuing education credits are offered for administrators, social workers, licensed nurses, certified dietary managers, physical therapists and qualified intellectual disabilities professionals.

 

Participants can earn up to 12 CEs!

 

Click here to view the overall Convention Schedule.

 

Click here to view the 2026 IHCA Convention & Expo Preliminary Program.

 

Flexible Registration Options.

The IHCA Convention and Expo offers the most cost-effective way to educate and motivate your staff.

 

All registrations include access to any educational sessions they wish to attend, the expo, complimentary lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, and entrance to Convention events. Additionally, a complimentary breakfast is available at the Convention hotel (Embassy Suites in East Peoria) each morning.

 

Please review the registration options below to ensure you are completing your registration correctly.

 

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Group Registrations

  • Facility: Long term care facilities may pay a single fee to register a group of individuals. Registrants must be facility staff to qualify, and each facility is required to complete their own separate registration. Corporate office employees cannot register under a facility name. Facilities can select either a small-group registration (up to 10 individuals) or a large-group registration (11-20 individuals). There is a $100 charge for each additional person after the first 20.

 

  • ID/DD 16-bed and under facility: IHCA member ID/DD 16-bed and under facilities may pay a single fee to register a group of individuals from a group of two to four facilities that have the same administrator/resident services director. They can select either a small-group registration (up to 10 individuals) or a large-group registration (11-20 individuals). There is a $100 charge for each additional person after the first 20.

 

  • Corporate office: IHCA member and non-member multi-facility corporate offices may pay a single fee to register a group of individuals. Registrants must be corporate office staff to qualify. Facility employees cannot register under a corporate office name. Corporate offices can select either a small-group registration (up to 10 individuals) or a large-group registration (11-20 individuals). There is a $100 charge for each additional person after the first 20.

 

  • Individual Registration: Individuals may register on their own for the entire event. One-day registrations are not available.

 

  • Exhibitor: Registration for up to two (2) booth personnel are included with a booth reservation. Exhibitors will need to register their personnel for their badges through the online registration system.

 

Convenient Location

This year’s event will be held exclusively at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center. All Convention sessions and events will be held in this location, with breakout sessions on both the Conference Center and Hotel sides of the property.

 

Make your reservations early to secure your accommodations!

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

100 Conference Center Drive

East Peoria, IL 61611

309.694.0200

 

Hotel Reservations

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center for September 21, 2026 through September 23, 2026. Booking your room is simple, just select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate.

Reservation Deadline is September 7, 2026 | Reserve Your Room Online

 

IHCA has also secured a block of rooms at these nearby hotels:

 

East Peoria Hampton Inn

220 Conference Center Dr.

East Peoria, IL 61611

309.324.8300

$149 per night

Reservation Deadline: September 11, 2026 | Reserve Your Room Online

 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

1100 Bass Pro Dr

East Peoria, IL 61611

309.694.9800

$139 per night

Reservation Deadline: September 11, 2026 | Reserve Your Room Online

 

 

**If you have questions regarding the 2026 IHCA Convention & Expo or are having difficulty registering, please contact Ashley Caldwell for more information at acaldwell@ihca.com or call Ashley directly at 217-528-6455.