The 6th Annual FREE Building Inclusive Community Conference will held on:

Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00am-1:30pm at the Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 Willow Springs Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558

The conference’s goal is to encourage a welcoming and inclusive culture in our community by developing understanding and empathy through learning about issues and resources within our community. Two rounds of workshops with 11+ diverse sessions have been developed by and for the community touching on a broad spectrum of topics to support this goal. There will be additional opportunities to connect over a pizza/salad lunch sponsored by Joan Smothers of Smothers Group /Compass Real Estate. Finally, a community resource fair will enable attendees to learn about various organizations and support available in our community. Teachers in attendance will be able to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and ASL as well as Spanish-language interpretation will be made available.

Visit the Official BICC Event Page HERE

Register for the Event HERE

Download the Flyer HERE

Schedule of Events: 8:30am – Doors Open/Check In

9:00am – Welcome; Keynote; Performances

10:00am and 11:15am – Two Separate Rounds of Workshops

12:30pm – Lunch and Conversation

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Victor Gomez, Illinois Teacher of the Year & Dr. Carrie Mulderink, Ms. Wheelchair Illinois: LTHS Class of 2009

PAST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS