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2023 Winter Conference Resource Page

Speaker Bios

Participant list

Wednesday, February 8
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Legacy Project Luncheon at Medici’s

Noon Registration Open

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor set-up

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Session “Equity and Shared Principles in Policing & Police Recruitment”

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. MIT Reception with Senior Advisors

6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Welcome First Time Attendees, Scholarship Winners, & New to the Profession

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception hosted by Downstate/SWICMA

Thursday, February 9
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast

8:45 – 10:00 a.m. Welcome/Introductions/Keynote: Moving from Concept to Contact: Utilizing the Tools for Effective DEIB Conversation and Conflict Resolution
by Dr. Alonzo Kelly

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Resume Reviews/Mock Interviews

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Deep Dive “Moving Concept to Contact”

Session 2: Fun Means Business: Maximizing the Value of Tourism for Your Community

11:45 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch followed by ICMA Update by Jeff Towery, ICMA President

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon Keynote:  Why Illinois by Dan Seals, CEO, Intersect Illinois

1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Don’t Get Bitten by the Social Media Beast

Session 2: Infrastructure Planning for the Future in Light of Climate Change: The Importance of Strategic Thinking and Finding Funding to Assist

3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Break

3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Q & A for Aspiring Managers/Administrators –

Session 2:  Senior Advisor Insights: Thoughts from People Who Have Been There and Done That!

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. IAMMA 50th Anniversary Dinner

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. IAMMA’s Golden Gala Celebrating 50 Years

Friday, February 10
6:15 a.m. ILCMA 5K Run/1.5M Walk Meet in Marriott Lobby

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast with Brad: Legislative Update – Brad Cole, Executive Director, IML

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Recruiting & Retention:  Understanding the Benefits of Health and Financial Wellness on Employees

Session 2: Cyber Security, Fraud and Phishing – Lessons Learned and Best Practices

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 – noon Closing Keynote: How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World by Amanda Gore


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