2026 Big Ten Business School Development Conference
Join the University of Illinois' Gies College of Business as we host the Big Ten Business School Development Conference June 15 - 17, 2026.
Meet our conference organizers
The conference is hosted by the Office of Advancement at Gies College of Business. For questions, reach out to us at BusinessAlumni@illinois.edu
- Rebecca Pagels, Associate Dean for Advancement
- Angie Price, Senior Director of Development
- Carrie Ummel, Senior Director of Advancement Operations
- Christine Beyers, Director of Alumni Engagement
- Elizabeth Chominski, Director of Corporate Partnerships
Hotel Reservations
We’ve secured a special discounted room block at Hotel Royer for conference attendees (booking code: 91H). To take advantage of the group rate, please make your reservation by May 16. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early.