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2026 ISRC Annual Conference

“Collaboration in Motion”

📅 April 30th & May 1st, 2026
📍 DoubleTree Suites, Downers Grove, IL

For Attendees & Students

Hello RTS! Join us for two days of learning and networking.

  • 🎓 April 30: Student Track & Sputum Bowl
  • 🏥 May 1: Main Track (All welcome)

Register as Attendee

For Vendors & Exhibitors

Showcase your brand to Respiratory Care professionals.

Thank you for your sponsorship to all exhibitors!

Register as Vendor

Sponsorship Packages

Sputum Bowl
$4,000
  • Prominent Marketing
  • Logo on team T-shirts

Platinum
$1,600
  • Speaking Opportunity
  • Prime Location Choice
  • 2-4 Attendees (CRCEs)
  • Meals Included

Gold
$1,300
  • Sponsor Meals/Tracks
  • 2 Attendees (CRCEs)
  • Meals Included

Silver
$1,100
  • Promo Distribution
  • 2 Attendees (CRCEs)
  • Meals Included

Bronze
$900
  • Advertisement
  • 2 Attendees (CRCEs)
  • 1 Table

Additional Opportunities

🎓 Student Track Sponsor: $2,000
📚 Student Fees Sponsor: $1,500
🛍️ Attendee Bag: $800
💧 Water Bottle Logo: $500
📄 Bag Advertisement: $500

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Earn 4 CRCE Credits with ISRC Chapter 4! 🫁

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Introducing the ISRC Research Hub

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💙 Thank You, Volunteers! 💙

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🌬️ RT Students in the Spotlight! 🌬️

We’re thrilled to announce that Brandon Macak, Chair of the ISRC Student Committee, will appear ... Read More >

🌟 Introducing the NextGen Illinois Series

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Upcoming Events

Next Gen Student Series

Recurring MONTHLY on the third Wednesday from 6-7 REGISTER HERE  

Student Section Meeting

Recurring MONTHLY on the third Saturday from 9-10 REGISTER HERE  

Membership Committee Meeting

Please reach out to chair Katie Himes for more information and volunteer needs.

Education Committee Meeting

Please reach out to Co-Chairs Alyssa Sichrovsky and Lori Badgely for more information on committee agenda and volunteer needs.

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