Welcome to the Illinois Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals Conference: Evolving Roles, Enduring Impact—a gathering dedicated to recognizing and strengthening the vital role administrative professionals play in law enforcement organizations.This conference brings together professionals from across the state and elsewhere to learn, connect, and grow. Through engaging speakers, practical workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, participants will gain insights, tools, and confidence to navigate the evolving demands of law enforcement administration.Together, we celebrate the impact you make every day and the important role you play in supporting law enforcement agencies across the United States.
Hotel Booking
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
Group Code: CIL
Arrival Date: 15-Sep-2026
Departure Date: 18-Sep-2026
Reservations Via Phone: (630) 505-0900
Conference Schedule
All Times in CDT
12:00PM–12:45PM | Coffee & Conversation: Check In, vendor tables, networking
01:00PM–01:30PM | Opening Remarks: We are honored to commence the conference with opening remarks from TBD.
01:30PM–02:30PM | Session 1: Train Your Brain For Success
02:30PM–03:00PM | Break & Networking
03:00PM–04:30PM | Session 2: The Proper Care and Feeding of your Attitude
04:30PM–05:00PM | Closing Remarks
05:30PM–08:00PM | Networking Night
All Times in CDT
08:00AM–08:30AM | Opening/Introduction of IL LEAP Board
08:30AM–09:30AM | Panel Discussion: Practical insights, lessons learned, and solutions to the unique challenges facing today’s agencies
09:30AM–10:00AM | Break & Networking
10:00AM–11:00AM | Breakout Session #1
11:00AM–12:00PM | Breakout Session #2
12:00PM–01:30PM | Lunch & Networking
01:30PM–02:30PM | Breakout Session #3
02:30PM–03:00PM | Break & Networking
03:00PM–04:30PM | Keynote Speaker: Join Carol Merna, CEO of the Center for Prevention of Abuse, for Human Trafficking 101
04:30PM–05:00PM | Closing Remarks
05:30PM–08:00PM | Networking Activity
All Times in CDT
08:00AM–08:30AM | Opening Remarks/Admin & Community Service Awards
08:30AM–09:30AM | Session 4: Shawn Gulyas
09:30AM–10:00AM | Break & Networking
10:00AM–11:30AM | Session 5
11:30AM–12:00PM | Final Remarks/Raffles
Thanks to our 2026 Conference Sponsors!
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