2026 Educational Conference
DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center
2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL
April 27–29, 2026
All Illinois Division IAI events and training are designed for forensic and investigative professionals.
Only credentialed law enforcement, crime lab personnel, or approved exhibitors may attend.
The Illinois Division IAI reserves the right to remove individuals who do not meet this requirement.
IDIAI will seek continued education credit hours and mandated training credit approval from ILETSB for conference classes
Conference Program
This year's conference will give crime scene investigators and forensic scientists from Illinois and surrounding states a unique training opportunity. Get ready for a day that is full of information regarding evidence collection techniques and case studies. This information will be helpful for you in the future!
2026 Conference Registration
Register online or by mail
DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center
2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL
Conference Lodging
There are also several hotels close to the conference center. Here are several options for lodging, if to choose stay at a different hotel. Just click on your favorite hotel to link to the corporate reservation website
1.Extended Stay America Select Suites, Downers Grove, IL +16308109500
2. Holiday Inn Express -3031 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515+16308109500
3. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago - Lombard - +16306297800
4. 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148 - +16307198000
