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Secure your spot for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) in Chicago for our 88th Annual Conference, July 20 – 23, 2025, at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park!
The conference will feature amazing presentations on topic-specific training tracks including domestic relations, juvenile justice, child welfare, family violence, and emerging issues, as well as general sessions led by thought leaders.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for a wide range of disciplines and is open to all those who strive to improve the systems and change the lives of children, families and survivors in the court system and our communities. We offer two registration rates, one for current NCJFCJ members and one for non-members with a Pathway to Membership.
2024 Conference Demographics Here
Registration and Fees
| NCJFCJ Member | Non-Member (Pathways to Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Until June 6, 2025 | $595.00 | $745.00 |
| By June 30, 2025 | $695.00 | $845.00 |
| After June 30, 2025 (late/onsite) | $795.00 | $945.00 |
*As a non-member, when you register by December 31, 2024 for this conference you will receive an Associate or Judicial Membership (as applicable) to the NCJFCJ for 1 year. To learn more about NCJFCJ membership benefits, click here.
Questions?
For questions or to register multiple participants, please contact Lydia Albrecht, Membership Experience Coordinator, NCJFCJ, at lalbrecht@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4850.
Questions regarding a proposal or the curriculum, please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, Conference and Events Coordinator, NCJFCJ, at eschiller@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4831.
Hotel and Travel Information
The 88th Annual Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. The group rate is $259.00 per night plus for single or double occupancy not inclusive of city and occupancy taxes.
Book your room here: https://book.passkey.com/e/50880764 or call 602-225-0100.
On-site parking:
Self Parking is available at the Aqua Parking Garage across the street from the Fairmont for a discounted rate of $57. Please obtain a QR code from the front desk to receive the discount. The address is 225 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601.
Valet Parking is available for overnight guests and for guests of Columbus Tap.
• 0 – 2 hours: $31
• 2 – 6 hours: $43
• 6 hours – Overnight: $81
• Daytime Function: $40
• Evening Function: $40
Monday – Thursday 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.: No overnight service
Friday 6 a.m. – Sunday 11 p.m.: Continuous service
Schedule Overview
All times are in EST
Sunday July 20, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration & Exhibit Set up
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Film Screening & Panel Discussion
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Networking in Exhibit Hall
Monday July 21, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration & Exhibits open
7:00 a.m. Networking, Coffee & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Opening General Session
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Tribal-State Collaboration Luncheon
1:30 p.m. General Session II
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
5:30 p.m. Pathways to Leadership and Membership Informational Reception
Tuesday July 22, 2025
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. General Session III
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Membership Meeting and Awards Lunch
1:30 p.m. General Session IV
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
6:00 p.m. President’s Installation and Justice Innovation Awards Event
Wednesday July 23, 2025
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. NCJFCJ Members Only Session
9:30 a.m. General Session VI
10:55 a.m. Closing General Session
12:15 p.m. Conference Concludes
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Apply for a scholarship to attend the 88th Annual Conference by May 9, 2025. If you have any questions please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, eschiller@ncjfcj.org.
Sponsorship, Advertising, and Exhibitor Opportunities
We invite you to join the NCJFCJ’s 88th Annual Conference in Chicago!
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If you have questions, or to secure your sponsorship now, please contact Ardis Parmer at ardis.parmer@gmail.com.