Commanders Guidance Symposium

This event will be taking place February 4-6, 2026.

Over 200 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  The evening of February 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm will have a social event attended by everyone and your primary opportunity to meet with the Leadership of the units that your company wants to get to know.

Shipping Questions can be directed to Ashley Mason at ashley@theboscenter.comย or call 217-788-8800.

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.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 and Location:

Arrival:ย  04 FEB 2026
Event Dates:ย ย 04 – 06 FEB 2026
Departure: 06 FEB 2026

Event Location:ย  Bank of Springfield Event Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
Springfield, ILย  62701
217-788-8800

Hotel Information

Room Rates are $110.00 plus tax.ย  ย Wi-Fi is complimentary.ย  Restaurant inside the Hotel.ย  Food available at own cost.ย  Parking is $7.00 per day.

Room Rates are between $84.00 and $106.00 per night plus tax.ย  Mention that you are there for the National Guard Event at the Bank of Springfield Conference Center. Parking available for free.ย  Wi-Fi is free.ย  Complimentary Breakfast.

Event Information

Agenda - 4 FEB 2026

Start Time
End Time
Description
0700
0900
Registration and Booth Setup
0900
1050
General Session
1050
1100
Break
1100
1200
General Session
1200
1330
Lunch
1330
1500
General Session
1500
1520
Break
1520
1730
General Session
1730
End of Day

Social Event - 04 FEB 2026

MotorHeads - 600 Toronto Rd. Springfield, IL 62711

Start Time
Stop Time
Description
1730
2100
NGAI Social Event
2100
On your own

Agenda - 05 FEB 2026

Start Time
End Time
Description
0800
0900
Registration
0900
1035
General Session
1030
1100
Break
1100
1140
General Session
1140
1310
Lunch
1310
1640
Breakouts (B11, B4, B6, B7)
1640
1650
Break
1650
1800
MSC Breakouts (B11, B4, B6, B7)
1800
End of Day

Agenda - 06 FEB 2026

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Start Time
Stop Time
Description
0800
0935
General Session
0935
1000
Break
1000
1400
General Session
1500
End of Event - Booth Tear Down

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