Northern Illinois University
Naperville Conference Center
The largest state association representing science educators across Illinois is offering a dynamic conference to promote quality instruction within and across disciplines.
We invite science and general education vendors and supporters to work with us to share innovative professional development, instructional materials and supplies and related opportunities aimed at excellence in teaching around our conference theme:
Sustaining High Quality Science and STEM
To encourage your attendance,
fees are still reduced from pre-Covid years
Exhibit setup is 6:30 am to 8:00 am, Friday, October 24th.
Exhibits will be open from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm.
Commercial and Non-Commercial Exhibit fees include:
2 representative registrations including Friday continental breakfast and luncheon
For each 2x6 table we includes: 2 chairs, wi-fi, table covering electric
Free parking
The first representative's registration is included within exhibitor registration. Please register up to one (1) additional guest (guest 1) for FREE for commercial and non-commercial exhibitors. Two (2) additional guests may register for FREE for those choosing either the SPONSOR, PATRON, or FRIEND of SCIENCE EDUCATION sponsorships within the same exhibitor registration.
Additional representatives or attendees over the allowed amount may register through the participant/attendee registration process.
All exhibitors and supporters are asked to provide raffle items. When requested, donors who provide materials or services with a retail value of $200 or more will be provided a 30 second announcement or commercial during the Friday afternoon raffle in the exhibit area.
Raffle donors are recognized in the conference packet. Deadline September 14, 2022
Additional ISTA services
Following receipt of your online registration and payment, ISTA will provide an exhibit preferences request, exhibit setup information, etc. We request names of your representatives using the online registration for name tags, which must be worn to enter the conference. ISTA communication will be through your company contact person from the exhibitor registration process unless you provide other information.
All registrations must be paid by the October 1st or your space may be assigned to another vendor. Cancellations after September 10th will result in a cancellation fee of one-half the registration fee.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The overarching goal of this year’s conference is to take a careful look at various aspects of sustaining our students’ interest in learning science. By encouraging today’s youth interest in science, our students will be prepared to participate as informed citizens and a sufficient number of students will choose to enter STEM fields.
Schedule
Exhibitor Set-up: starting at 6:10 am on Friday
Exhibits open 8:00 am - 2:30 pm (may continue until 4:00)
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00
Sessions: - 9:00 - 12:00
Lunch (provided): 12:00 - 1:30
Sessions: 1:30 - 3:30
Closing Raffle: 3:30 - 4:00
HOTEL INFORMATION
There are numerous hotels within 2-5 miles of the conference site. Search the Wheaton or Naperville areas for list including a range of prices and amenities.
Address Questions to:
Bob Wolffe <finance@ilscience.org>
Phone: 309-472-3118
