iConverge 2024:
Embracing Your Leadership Journey
September 5 - 7, 2024
We want you to make the most of this opportunity to visit your campus and meet others in your program.
At iConverge you’ll discover ways to identify and understand your leadership style. You’ll build new skills and enhance current ones to enable you to lead by example.
Agenda
We have a very full agenda, and we know you’ll want to take part in many opportunities during your time here. This agenda page will be your main source for all things iConverge – now and throughout the event!
- Thursday: Activities start at 2:00 pm at the Illini Union. We'll gather for a group photo later that day.
- Friday: Be ready for a day full of learning, networking, and fun! Check out all the learning opportunities and our evening dinner at the City Center, featuring Dueling Pianos.
- Saturday: It is not over! Join us at 9:00 am for breakfast and networking. For Fighting Illini fans – be sure to purchase your ticket (through the link sent to you by email) and cheer on the Fighting Illini football team as they battle against the Kansas Jayhawks, Saturday evening at 6:00 pm! More details below.
iConverge 2023 Recap: Take a look at iConverge 2023! While some of the programming might be different, you can expect a similar level of excitement.
Transportation and Parking
For the Friday sessions, free parking is available in the northwest and southwest lots of at the State Farm Center off First Street (see map). Parking should be plentiful, and you should have no problem finding a spot.
A shuttle will be available on Friday, September 6, to take you from the State Farm Center to the Business Instructional Facility (BIF). Please note that the Shuttle will also take you to the group dinner after the afternoon session. The shuttle will return to the State Farm Center at the end of the day. So, you can leave your car at the State Farm Center throughout Friday.
Parking around campus may be a bit trickier. Parking spaces around BIF and the Illini Union require payment at the meters. Be aware that most campus parking is now available only by using a payment app (MobileMeter, ParkMobile, or PayByPhone). You may want to consider Uber/Lyft/cab rides.
Enjoy a Fighting Illini football game!
We hope you’ll be able to join for the Fighting Illini football game versus the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday.
Parking
The best single game parking would be in Research Park. It is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the game.
Tailgate & Networking
The game starts at 6 pm, but the Tailgate & Networking event will begin at 4 pm. Look for the Gies Business flags on the west corner of Kirby and Oak Street in Lot 31 (see map).
Clear bag policy
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for entrance into Memorial Stadium. Each ticketed guest is permitted to carry one (1) clear plastic or vinyl bag or one, one-gallon clear plastic or Ziplock bag. Bring only necessary items into Memorial Stadium. All bags are subject to search and inspection. Full policy details and bag dimensions are available here. Please note that you will receive a complimentary clear bag as one of your gifts for attending iConverge.
Ticket Information
A link was sent by email to all those who registered for iConverge. Tickets are available at a discounted price, and allow you to sit with other Gies learners and alumni. Contact us i-support@illinois.edu if you need help.
Alumni
Our alumni are always welcome to attend iConverge, either for the full event or for part of it. It’s a great way to interact with our current students and give them insights from your experience, as well as opportunities for you to reconnect with fellow alumni and your favorite professors! Here are a few alumni-focused activities that you can attend.
- Gies Alumni-Hosted Summit - Thursday, September 5 from10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center. Register to attend.
- Alumni Reception - hosted by Gies Business - Friday, September 6 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Siebel Center for Design. No additional registration necessary. Be sure to add this event to your calendar
Share your story of Business on Purpose!
What does “Business on Purpose” mean to you? Join the Office of Advancement Booth throughout the weekend to share how you’re pursuing your purpose with Gies Business – and capture a fun photo to mark your time at iConverge!
Questions?
If you have any questions about iConverge, please contact us at i-support@illinois.edu.