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ICA 78th Annual Conference - Being Human: Foundations of Awareness, Acceptance, and Authenticity

Organized by ICA 78th Annual Conference (organized by Illinois Counseling Association)

The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) is hosting its 78th Annual Conference, themed "Being Human: Foundations of Awareness, Acceptance, and Authenticity." This event...

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Dates: Nov 5-7, 2026
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Attendees: 400
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About this conference

The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) is hosting its 78th Annual Conference, themed "Being Human: Foundations of Awareness, Acceptance, and Authenticity." This event is designed exclusively for mental health counselors, school counselors, counselor educators, and counseling students. Over 400 passionate counseling professionals from across Illinois are expected to gather for three days of unparalleled professional development, networking, and inspiring connections. The conference aims to bring attendees back to the core of their work, focusing on Awareness (of self and others), Acceptance (unconditional and radical), and Authenticity (congruence and honesty) as both clinical interventions and the bedrock of human connection. The event will feature informational workshops with a keynote presentation, a complimentary morning coffee bar with light refreshments, a delicious buffet lunch, networking opportunities with peers and exhibitors, and a custom name badge and conference tote bag.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship opportunities are available at various tiers: Platinum Sponsorship Options include Lunch Sponsor ($5,000), Conference Bags Sponsor ($5,000), Notebook Sponsor ($4,000), and Lanyard Sponsor ($3,500). Gold Sponsorship Options include Breakfast Sponsor ($2,500), Friday Reception Sponsor ($2,000), and Keynote Sponsor ($2,000). Silver Sponsorship Options include Thursday Reception Sponsor ($1,500) and Coffee Sponsor ($1,000). Bronze Sponsorship Options include Wellness Room Sponsor ($950) and Breakout Room Sponsor ($750). Additionally, Exhibitor Opportunities for a 6' x 3' table are available for $500. Advertising opportunities in the conference program book (distributed electronically to 20,000 mental health professionals) range from $150 (Quarter page Ad) to $500 (Full page Ad in color, inside front cover).