Announcement Detail
Three Days Built for Township Leaders
Education, connection, and the tools to serve your community better — all in one place.
Education & CEUs
Expert-led sessions on the issues that matter most to Indiana townships.
Networking
Connect with trustees, board members, and staff from across the state.
Trade Show
Meet vendors and partners with solutions built for township government.
Keynotes
Inspiring speakers to open each day — details announced soon.
Mark Your Calendar
Deadlines for attendees, sponsors, and award nominations.
Join Township Leaders from Across Indiana
Three days of education, connection, and the tools to serve your community better — at the 2026 ITA Education Conference.
Reserve Your SpotThree Days, One Strong Program
The full three-day program at a glance.
Early-bird registrants may check in Tuesday, October 6. Non-early-bird registrants may check in October 7, 8, or 9.
We urge ALL conference attendees to attend the Friday closing session.
“Delegates” are trustees and board members from townships in good standing according to the association by-laws (dues for the current year were paid by August 15, 2026).
What You’ll Learn
A preview of this year’s breakout topics across four tracks.
Township Assistance
Begin to End • Telling Your Story • Strikes Lock Out
Finance & Compliance
Budget 2.0 • CIP • Top 10 Audit Findings
Fire
Legislative Changes • Financial Changes
Featured Sessions
Internal Controls • Human Trafficking • Cemeteries • SS Payee Rep & SSI Reimbursement • Employee Handbook • Health Department • Township County Groups • Parks Department • Autism Program • FSSA • The ARC • How to Open a Food Pantry • CICOA
More Than Classes
Two evenings built for connecting with township leaders from across the state.
Topgolf — Wednesday, October 7
Connect with colleagues, build relationships, and enjoy the taco bar buffet at Topgolf Fishers (9295 E. 116th St). Buses are provided and dinner is included — no golf experience required.
Registration and payment must be completed before September 25, 2026.
Awards Dinner — Thursday, October 8
Recognizing outstanding township achievements, with a live performance by the Blue Water Kings Jazz Band during and after dinner, plus Bingo at 9:00 PM. Suggested attire is business formal.
Registration is required to attend this event.
An Evening at Topgolf
Climb into a hitting bay with colleagues from across the state, enjoy the taco bar buffet, and let the conversations run long. Buses are provided and dinner is included.
Where to Stay
Embassy Suites by Hilton
13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IN 46060 • (317) 614-1900
The host hotel for the 2026 Education Conference. Reserve within the ITA room block to get the group rate.
Group rate: $164/night — available until September 28, 2026. Booking code: 93T.
Book Your Room Online Call (317) 614-1900
Scan to book at $164/night
Overflow Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Indianapolis Noblesville
$154/night — book by September 15, 2026. Reserve here if the Embassy Suites block is full.
Book Residence InnPlease help other attendees! Our ITA hotel room block is expected to fill quickly. Please reserve only the rooms you expect to use, and cancel promptly if your plans change — releasing unused rooms lets other attendees stay at the conference hotel.
Reserve Your Spot
One all-inclusive price covers conference activities, provided meals, classes, and entertainment. Register early to save money and check in faster.
$375
per person • early-bird rate
$475 after September 7
- All classes and sessions
- All provided meals
- Trade show and Awards Dinner
- Wednesday night Topgolf
$325
per person • early-bird rate
$425 after September 7
- All classes and sessions
- All provided meals
- Trade show and Awards Dinner
- Topgolf not included
$650
per person
- All classes and sessions
- All provided meals
- Trade show and Awards Dinner
- Must be affiliated with a township office
Early-bird pricing ends September 7 • online registration closes September 25 • no refunds after September 28.
Guest & A La Carte Options
For a guest of a member township attendee — these are already included in full conference registration.
Topgolf
Wednesday evening, dinner and buses included — add by September 25
Breakout Classes — Thursday
Classes and trade show only; no evening awards or entertainment
Awards Dinner
Dinner, ceremony and entertainment
Spouse Ticket
All provided meals, sessions and evening events, including Topgolf and the Awards Dinner
Partner With ITA
Reach trustees, board members, and staff from across Indiana. Sponsorship and trade show booth opportunities are available — the registration deadline is September 1, 2026, and all ads and logos must be received by that date.
Grassroots
$5,000
5 available • exclusive • four registrations
Supporting
$3,200
12 available • non-exclusive • three registrations
Classroom
$2,000
3 available • 75-minute Thursday breakout
Trade Show Booths
$1,000–$1,600
Standard & premium, member & non-member
More Ways to Sponsor
Wednesday Night Offsite Experience
$5,000
4 available • four registrations
Awards Dinner
$5,000
1 available • three registrations
Name Badge
$5,000
1 available • three registrations
Beverage Break
$1,400
5 available • one registration
Also available: the new Vendor Spotlight ($100) and program advertisements. Full details are on the sponsor registration page.
Sponsor and vendor registration will open soon — please check back here.
Nominate a Deserving Member
Each year at the Education Conference, ITA recognizes four dedicated members who have gone above and beyond for their community. Winners are announced at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 8 — nominations close August 31, 2026.
Trustee of the Year
The Harold ‘Gene’ Stofer award
Board Member of the Year
The Charles Bogden Memorial award
Township of the Year
Recognizing an outstanding township
Employee of the Year
Recognizing an outstanding township employee
Nominations will be accepted until August 31, 2026; anything received after that date will not be considered for the 2026 awards presentation. Awards are presented during the Awards Dinner, and we generally do not disclose winners ahead of time.
ITA is proud of the many contributions its men and women have made to their communities and for the betterment of township government as a whole. We encourage you to help us recognize those members who deserve to be thanked by nominating them for an appropriate award.
The committee will consider accomplishments within their township/community at-large, as well as letters of support, news articles, and similar materials. The award is bestowed not only based on successfully fulfilling the duties of the office (those things we “must do”), but on the merit of going above and beyond — from what is expected to that which is exceptional. Weight is also given for township officers who have shown leadership abilities and who work to develop leaders within their own community.
Relevant information to consider attaching: community involvement (boards, affiliations, formal occupation), letters of support, news clippings, and other supporting documents that may enhance your nominee. Please be sure to describe in detail why you believe this person or township deserves this prestigious award.
Nominations will be held for consideration for two years.
How to Nominate
Download the nomination form, print it, and mail it with all attachments to the ITA office.
The form opens in a new tab. If the print box does not appear on its own, right-click anywhere on the form and choose Print — or press Ctrl + P on Windows or Cmd + P on a Mac.
Indiana Township Association, Inc.
ATTN: Brendan Clancy
PO Box 611, Fishers, IN 46038
Phone 317.813.3240 • Fax 317.288.7820
Deadline for nominations is August 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Education Conference?
October 7–9, 2026 at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville, Indiana. Early-bird registrants may check in Tuesday evening, October 6 (6:30–8:00 PM); everyone else checks in October 7, 8, or 9.
How much does it cost, and what’s included?
One all-inclusive price covers conference activities, provided meals, classes, and entertainment: ITA members $325 (without Topgolf) or $375 (with Topgolf); non-members $650. Early-bird pricing ends September 7 — member rates rise to $425/$475 after — and online registration closes September 25, 2026.
How do I book a hotel room?
Reserve within the ITA room block at Embassy Suites for the $164/night group rate, available until September 28, 2026. Book online here, scan the QR code in the Hotel & Travel section, or call (317) 614-1900. If the block is full, the overflow hotel is the Residence Inn by Marriott Indianapolis Noblesville ($154/night, book by September 15, 2026).
What about the Wednesday night Top Golf event?
The Topgolf night (Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–10:00 PM) includes dinner from the taco bar buffet, and buses are provided. Because of the buffet you must prepay by September 25 — it cannot be added on-site. Registration “with Topgolf” includes it; a guest of a member attendee may add it for $50.
How do I nominate someone for an ITA award?
ITA recognizes four members each year — Harold ‘Gene’ Stofer Trustee of the Year, Charles Bogden Memorial Township Board Member of the Year, Township of the Year, and Township Employee of the Year. Nominations are accepted until August 31, 2026 and awards are presented at the Awards Dinner. Download the nomination form, print it, and mail it with your supporting materials to the ITA office — see the Award Nominations section above for the address.
How do I become a sponsor or exhibitor?
Sponsor and vendor registration will open soon — details and levels will be posted here. The deadline is September 1, 2026, and all ads and logos must be received by that date.
What is your refund policy?
Cancellation refunds cannot be made after September 28, 2026.
Who can I contact with questions?
Email conference@ita-in.org or call 317.813.3240.
ITA in Action
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