BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS TO EXCEL EACH AND EVERY DAY
Save the Date for the 5th annual wellness conference equipping first responders with education, tangible tools, and connections to implement stronger wellness messages and programs personally and in their agencies. The Frontline Convention agenda includes keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with fellow first responders and a resource network of select providers. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to resilience development, wellness (physical, emotional, mental, financial, relational, and more), peer support, treatment, and department programming and culture. Frontline Convention will also have Therapy K9s on site throughout the duration of the conference.
The 100 Club of Illinois Frontline Convention welcomes service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Due to space and program considerations, First Responder Department Therapy/Comfort Dogs are only permitted if previously vetted by the 100 Club of Illinois. If you are planning to bring a First Responder Department therapy/comfort dog, you must contact Meg Krase (mkrase@100clubi.org) in advance for approval.
Pets are not permitted at the convention.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe, accessible, and comfortable environment for all attendees.
Registration Rates:
$150 for all previous attendees from June 5- August 31, 2026
$200 standard registration starting September 1, 2026
$150 for groups of 5+ or more*
*If you are in need of group rate registration, please contact Meg Krase (mkrase@100clubil.org).
NOW aCCEPTING SPEAKER APPLICATIONS FOR WORKSHOP SESSIONS
We are now accepting speaker applications for our workshop sessions for the 2027 Frontline Convention. We are seeking applicants who can:
Provide workshop training sessions running in 75 minute time slots
Provide diverse and interactive presentation topics including but not limited to: resilience development, wellness (physical, emotional, mental, financial, relational, and more), peer support, treatment, department programming, and culture
Applications & other documents are to be submitted no later than August 21, 2026 to be considered for Frontline Convention.
2026 IMPACT REPORT
Testimonials
This was a very good convention. This was my first time attending and I will be back next year for sure! Thank you!
The conference was excellent, providing a solid overview of the challenges we face and the many resources available. The programs were well planned and efficiently used the available time.
I really liked the location of the convention and the venue. It was easy to get to, it was clean and attractive, and it had fantastic informal gathering spaces. And the informal spaces were sunny and bright and looked out at nice scenery. It felt restful and peaceful which is the total opposite of where we all work every day.
The K-9 Breakout session was fantastic. I learned how to get a therapy k-9 program started at my police department. My department was very pleased with the results of this convention. I believe the convention could grow to five times the size it was this year in the next couple of years!
10/10 will attend next year!
I didn't find anything not helpful. If anything, there was TOO much great stuff! Had trouble deciding which presenter workshops to attend.
Excellent conference! Great resources and very friendly staff! 10/10!
Great convention! Very professional and well put together with valuable speakers and information.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SPONSORSHIP AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship and vendor opportunities to support our convention are available. Please contact Kelsey Tomko at ktomko@100clubil.org for further information.