On behalf of the ILACHE Board of Directors and the 2026 Conference Planning Committee, we are pleased to announce ILACHE's 33rd Annual Conference to be held at Roosevelt University in Chicago on Friday, March 6, 2026.

This year's conference theme, "Raices y Resistencia: Building Educational Equity Through Community Strength," honors the deep roots of our Latino/a/x heritage while celebrating the resilience that has sustained our communities through generations of struggle and triumph. Join us for a transformative day that explores how our ancestral wisdom and collective resistance can guide us in creating more equitable educational spaces for all.

Conference highlights will include:

• Inspiring keynote speakers who embody the spirit of raices y resistencia
• Interactive professional development workshops focused on community-centered approaches
• Student leadership development sessions grounded in cultural assets
• Networking opportunities with educators, activists, and community leaders
• Recognition of outstanding Latino/a/x achievements in educational equity and social justice
• Continental breakfast, lunch and networking reception included

Register now to secure your spot at this powerful gathering that will challenge, inspire, and equip you with tools for change.

Faculty, staff, and students across disciplines are encouraged to submit workshop and poster proposals that address this year's theme of Raices y Resistencia: Building Educational Equity Through Community Strength.

The conference will also provide opportunities for higher education institutions, organizations, and businesses to become conference sponsors. Our sponsors are showcased in our conference marketing materials before and during the conference via our website, social media, direct electronic mail, and our conference application. To register for the conference, submit a proposal, learn about sponsorship opportunities, or ask other questions, please visit us at ILACHE.org.

We hope you will join us in Chicago this year to honor our roots, strengthen our resistance, and forge pathways toward educational justice. Come ready to share your stories, learn from community wisdom, and return to your institution with renewed purpose and concrete strategies for transformational change.

¡La lucha continúa!

Saludos, Daniel López, Ph.D. ILACHE Board President