Register Now! 2026 Success Network Conference: February 26, 2026

01/14/2026

You're invited to join us on February 26th for the 13th annual Illinois Education and Career Success Network (Success Network) Conference. This one-day event will return to Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. Our keynote speaker Jeff Strohl, Ph.D., Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, will explore the evolving role of education and credentials in workforce readiness, the emerging skill sets and training pathways needed to meet future demand, and how demographic shifts and automation will reshape job opportunities. Plus, choose from 23 breakout sessions to help communities advance postsecondary attainment. Explore the agenda.

The Success Network's annual conference is designed for a diverse group of stakeholders committed to enhancing equitable postsecondary attainment across Illinois. This includes leaders from secondary and postsecondary education, local and state government, community-based organizations, policymakers and advocates, grantmakers, employers, and workforce development. The conference serves as an engaging learning opportunity where attendees collaborate to share best practices, explore innovative strategies, and discuss systemic challenges affecting students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Participants can expect a dynamic environment that fosters networking, knowledge exchange, and actionable insights aimed at driving systemic change to support student success throughout Illinois.

The Illinois Education and Career Success Network (formerly the Illinois 60 by 2025 Network) is a growing network of communities in Illinois that are committed to advancing equitable postsecondary attainment. The Success Network was launched and is organized by: Advance Illinois, Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University (EdSystems), and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

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