Power of PFLAG
2026 PCNI Conference
Power of PFLAG, the biennial conference of the PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois (PCNI) will be held at NIU Naperville Conference Center on Saturday, October 10, 2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our biennial Power of PFLAG Conference, which will be held on October 10, 2026. It is the largest project PCNI organizes every two years. The volunteer Conference Committee is working to ensure that the event is memorable, educational, and enjoyable for all participants.
Please note that the previously announced venue has changed. The new venue is:
NIU Naperville Conference Center
1120 E. Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
The date remains Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Join PFLAG leaders, parents, allies, youth, and professionals for a full day of learning, connection, and empowerment.
REGISTER HERE: TINYURL.COM/PFLAGIL26
Admission is just $20 per person to make the Conference accessible to as many people as possible. Our actual cost is approximately $80 per attendee, including the venue, catering, presenters’ honoraria, and conference software. If you are able, please consider adding a donation when purchasing your ticket to help us cover the difference. Thank you for your generosity.
We also need volunteers on the day of the conference. PCNI has no paid staff and no budget to hire event personnel, so volunteer help is essential. Volunteers will be assigned limited-duration shifts so that everyone can attend all presentations and eat lunch. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to volunteer. Your help is very much needed and appreciated.
Please note that each attendee must register using a unique email address.
If you or your company would like to support the Conference as a sponsor, please click below to learn more. Sponsorship helps us keep the Conference affordable and accessible while supporting high-quality programming, speakers, and resources for our community.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Keynote by Channyn Lynn Parker, CEO, Equality Illinois
- Closing session with Mike Ziri, Planned Parenthood of Illinois
- Diverse workshops led by expert presenters
- New youth-led workshops for ages 13 and up
- Expanded exhibitor fair
- Networking and community connection
- Continental breakfast and lunch included
- Quiet spaces for rest and reflection
Please register early. Early registration helps us plan rooms, meals, materials, volunteer assignments, and other logistics.
PCNI Conference Committee