The registrations for the 2026 Illinois Association of Housing Authorities is open! Our dates are out of the norm, but are excellent never the less.  We will be meeting on Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25. We will be meeting at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria This is a great way to reach many housing authorities at one time.

The theme for 2026 is “Sitcoms”.

What is the cost? For one booth, $600, which includes 2 booth staff. Each additional booth staff is $175.
What does your registration include?

Exhibitor Times (tentative schedule):

Monday, March 23 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Exhibitor Set Up

Monday, March 23 – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Attendee time with vendors

This is your opportunity to visit and show attendees your products.  The evening meal and festivities will be held in the Exhibitor Hall. There will be numerous drawings for attendees during this time in the Exhibitor Hall.

Monday, March 23 – 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM Exhibitor prize drawing announced

Monday, March 23 – 8:00 PM to ??   Exhibitors are welcome to attend the hospitality room to continue discussions.

Tuesday, March 24 – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast

We provide exhibitors with a gift in appreciation of their commitment to our members.  You will  have a minute to introduce yourself and your product.

Tuesday, March 24 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Exhibitor Hall is Open

The morning break will be in the Exhibitor Hall, allowing attendees one more chance to talk with you.  There will also be other incentives to draw attendees into the Exhibitor Hall.

Tear down can begin at 11:00 AM.

While the Exhibitor Hall will be closed after Tuesday at 11:00 AM, exhibitors are encouraged to join us for the remainder of the conference.  

Booth:

Each exhibitor will have a pipe and drape booth space that is 10 feet by 8 feet.  The space will have one 72” x 24” draped display table; two folding chairs; one electrical outlet and an 8-foot backdrop and 3-foot side drapes. There will be a sign in the booth space with the exhibitor’s name and booth number. The sign is 7” x 44”.

If you have a need for any other equipment, such as a computer screen, please contact Peoria Expo Tradeshows & Events to place your order. 

                Peoria Expo Tradeshows & Events. – 201 SW Jefferson Ave. ~ Peoria IL 61602
                Call 309.208.2779 – Email [email protected]

If you need to ship your booth to the event, please contact Peoria Expo Tradeshows & Events and NOT the hotel. 

Sponsorship:

IAHA has a Year Long Sponsorship program. This allows your company name to be in front of IAHA members every time the Website is accessed. Information regarding this program is on the website. Sponsorship includes marketing at the event as well as website marketing.

The following are sponsorship opportunities available for the clinic:

* Breakfast Day One - $2,250
* Breakfast Day Two - $2,250
* Lunch Day One - $3,000      
* Lunch Day Two - $3,000
* Afternoon Break Day One - $750 
* Afternoon Break Day Two - $750
* Cocktail Reception Day One - $1,500 (three available)
* Evening Entertainment Day One - $1,250
* Evening Entertainment Day Two - $1,250
* Lanyards – $750
* Bags – $750
* Mobile app - $5,000

Hotel Reservations: We are at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria at 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria, IL. The reservation link is here. Sleeping rooms are at $159.00.

The hotel reservations will close on March 2nd, 2026. **The closing date has been extended to Monday, March 9th.

 Marketing Your Company:

As a benefit to be a vendor at the clinic, you will receive a quarter page ad in the clinic book.  If you are a Platinum or Gold Sponsor, you receive a full-page ad.  If you are a Silver Sponsor, it is a half-page ad. Please send your ad to Kate no later than February 16, 2026 for inclusion in the clinic book.

Questions:

If you have any questions regarding the clinic or sponsorship, please contact Kate Cole, IAHA Executive Coordinator at 312.834.7646 or [email protected].

IAHA Cancellation Policy: PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION EITHER BY CHECK OR CREDIT CARD.   If you cancel your registration 30 days prior to this event, you will receive your vendor registration fee, less a $200.00 administrative and marketing fee. Cancellations received 30 days or later will receive no refund. No shows will be billed the full registration fee. Registrations for booths, cannot be transferred.