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IFCA 75th Annual Conference 2026

Organized by Illinois Fire Chiefs Association

The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association 75th Annual Conference is dedicated to excellence in the Fire Service.

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Dates: Oct 11-14, 2026
Location: Peoria, IL
Deadline: -
Attendees: 2,000
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About this conference

The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association 75th Annual Conference is dedicated to excellence in the Fire Service. It provides municipal and district chief officers with a robust and engaging conference experience, featuring two tracks of programs: Leadership and EMS. The conference has grown significantly, now occupying over 108,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Peoria Civic Center, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to view various fire apparatus and equipment. Historically held in fully sprinklered buildings, the event serves as a platform to meet industry decision-makers and learn about current issues impacting the fire service through local and national speakers.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship opportunities are available across several tiers for the Annual Conference. These include: Champion ($10,000) offering one Gold Trumpet, company logo on IFCA Website Slideshow with link, first priority exhibit hall placement, and six tickets to the Installation Dinner; Five Gold Bugle ($7,500) offering one Gold Trumpet, company logo on IFCA Website Slideshow with link, second priority exhibit hall placement, and four tickets to the Installation Dinner; Four Gold Bugle ($5,000) offering one Gold Trumpet, company logo on IFCA Website Slideshow, third priority exhibit hall placement, and two tickets to the Installation Dinner; Three Gold Bugle ($2,500) offering one Gold Trumpet, company name on IFCA Website with link, and fourth priority exhibit hall placement; Two Gold Bugle ($1,000) offering one Gold Trumpet and company listing on the IFCA Website Conference Page; and One Gold Bugle ($500) offering special signage in exhibit space, recognition in the conference program, and a thank you in the IFCA Hot Sheet Newsletter. Priority placement for exhibits is reserved for sponsors at the Three Gold Trumpet level and above, for applications received before September 1st.