Conference Stuff:

1. There is an e-program only. If you want to print it, you should do it before you arrive.
2. Michigan City, Indiana is on Central Time.
3. Attendees must have badges for all events, including evening awards. Attendees that responded yes to the awards will receive a bracelet to wear in lieu of badge if they choose.
4. Certification Exams are available for all attendees.
   1. If you signed up, schedule when you want to take with this form, click here.
5. There is a first-time attendees session at 9:30 am on Wednesday.
6. Grand Opening Lunch is at 11:00 am, tips with the board at 11:30 am.
7. Wednesday’s Keynote, Dr. Rob Bell  is at 12:00 p.m. in Stardust Ballroom.
8. You must include the information on your conference registration to receive a special meal due to dietary restrictions or allergies. All meals provided will be clearly marked for dietary needs, all those who noted special diets were sent an email on 9/17 about accomadation. Note the menu is on this page.
9. Guests’ Attendance Policy has changed! Guests are invited to awards dinner only, tickets are $85.00 for each guest. To purchase, click here.
10. The Dress Code: A black-and-white outfit is encouraged for the Wednesday evening awards dinner. The Thursday Evening dinner is on your own. Join us for the after-party at The Rocks! IAACE Swag is encouraged anytime.
11. Professional development tracking is your responsibility, but IAACE does not do it for you. To do so, utilize the form provided within the program or at this link: https://iaace.com/pdpoints-2025/.
12. Friday, there may be Local Fun Vendors with local goods; you might need cash. (this is subject to change)
13. Organizations bringing Door Prizes can get their name in the program by submitting it by September 13. Click here.
14. Attending session breakouts 1-8 earns you door prize tickets, which the facilitators will hand out at the end of each session.
15. Door Prize drawings will be on Friday after the Showcase session. You must be present to win. You can view the door prizes in the Stardust ballroom.
16. The Exhibitor Game is a way to learn and network with our supporters. If you complete the entire game, you can enter to win a 2026 IAACE conference registration. The drawing will be at the end with the door prizes. Must be present to win.
17. The Platform, the app, or virtual.iaace.com has the conference information for your device. Need to sign in to the platform? Click here.
18. The Ivy Tech Corrections Vocational Department will hold a Silent Auction for the Indiana Literacy Association in the exhibitor area.  Details are at iaace.com/literacyauction/.
19.  There is a 50/50 Split-the-Pot Raffle. We will be doing one pot. The drawing is on Friday at door prize time. You will need cash. You will purchase a ticket at designated times, either $5 for each ticket or $20 for five tickets.
20. Free Certiport certification exams are included with your IAACE 2025 Conference registration! Choose from Unity, AI, Microsoft, Adobe, CAD, QuickBooks & more. Exams are free, on-site, and proctored. Don’t miss this opportunity to certify while you learn! Learn more & sign up today. Schedule Your exam
21. Conference rooms can feel like a roller coaster—one minute you’re freezing, the next you’re sizzling. Stay comfortable through every swing with cozy hoodies, sleek jackets, and versatile layers from the official IAACE swag collection. Remember to pack layers for conference room temperature fluctuations!