2026 Commanders Guidance Symposium and Industry Day
ย Questions can be directed to John Harris at 504-388-5423 or Barb Kia at execdir@ngai.com.
Commanders Guidance Symposium
November 15-18, 2026 – includes travel days
Over 400 Senior Officer and Enlisted Leaders will be in attendance, with the potential for local law enforcement and State Police attendees.ย Break times are spaced throughout the event for attendees to visit the exhibitors.ย ย
Exhibit QUESTIONS?ย ย Contactย John Harris at 504-388-5423 or treasurer@ngai.com
Barb Kia at execdir@ngai.com
Exhibitor space is limited to 50 booths.ย This event will result in a return on investment, whether you are looking for potential students, marketing a product or service, or a solution provider.ย The National Guard Association of Illinois has many contacts and relationships throughout the United States, and we can help your company do business with the National Guard, local, and State agencies.
Event Dates:
Arrival:ย 15 NOV 2026
Event Dates:ย ย 16-18 NOV 2026
Departure: 18 NOV 2026 – teardown at noon on 18 NOV 2026.
Event Location:
Bank of Springfield Event Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
Springfield, ILย 62701
217-788-8800
Hotel Information
Preferred Hotel is the President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree by Hilton.
Overflow Hotel is the State House Inn by Wyndham
Event Information
Agenda - 15 NOV 2026
Agenda - 16 NOV 2026
Commanders Guidance Symposium and Industry Day
Agenda - 17 NOV 2026
Commanders Guidance Symposium and Industry Day
Agenda - 18 NOV 2026
Commanders Guidance Symposium
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