Conference
2026 ILMA Conference
February 16-18, 2026
2026 CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 16-18 2026 - iHotel, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 819-5000. The room block code for reservations is ILMA26.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
We are looking to fill out our conference sessions with talks and presentations from professionals, teachers, students, or others with detailed knowledge on issues associated with research and management on lakes, waterways, watersheds, and fisheries for our 2026 conference.
PHOTO CONTEST
A popular tradition of our annual conference is our photo contest! ILMA is looking for your best water-related photos in its annual members-only photo contest. Photos can be of any subject (scenic, wildlife, recreational) but all photos must have water in them and they must have been photographed in Illinois. The first place winner will receive $50 and the second place winner will receive $25. One entry allowed per person. Entries should be submitted via email to abartolai2@lakecountyil.gov with heading “ILMA Photo Contest” and please include your name and number in the email.
MEMBERSHIP
Please renew your annual ILMA membership! ILMA membership is good for one calendar year and helps sustain ILMA to provide opportunities such as conferences, webinars, scholarships and more!
Membership begins at $10 for students, and increases by membership type. RENEW your membership today!