EARLY REGISTRATION - SNAG THE BEST DEAL EARLY!

• $70 per person when submitted on or before October 23, 2026.
• T-shirts may be pre-ordered during early registration for $20 each.
• After this deadline, T-shirts will be available on-site for $25 while supplies last.

REGULAR REGISTRATION & ONSITE REGISTRATIONS - DON'T WAIT TOO LONG!

• $90 per person when submitted after October 23, 2026 and before the November 6, 2026 FINAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
• Any changes or additions made after November 6 will incur a $20 late fee per change/add-on due to administrative re-processing.
• Integrity Principle registrations must be submitted by November 6, 2026. No Integrity submissions can be accepted after this deadline. Students added after November 6 must register as regular paying attendees and will be subject to applicable late and walk-on fees.
• Walk-on registrations are strongly discouraged. Advance registration allows our team to accurately prepare credentials, materials, seating assignments, and other event logistics before arrival. When a walk-on registration is absolutely necessary, an additional $10 walk-on administration fee will apply, on top of the applicable $20 late fee.

(subject to change)

Friday

12-2PM - Registration

2:30PM - Doors Open

3 PM- General Session 1

5-7PM - Dinner (on your own)

7:00PM - Doors open

7:30PM - General Session 2

12AM - Curfew

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Saturday

8:30AM - Doors Open

9 AM - Missions Session

11:00-12:45PM - Lunch (on your own, must leave venue)

1:00-1:45PM - Workshops

1:45PM - Doors open

2:00-4:30PM - General Session 3

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Registration & Special Promotional Offers

Registration Rates & Deadlines

• Early Bird Registration: $70 per person. Early Bird registrations must be postmarked or paid in full on or before October 23, 2026. Momentum T-shirts may also be pre-ordered during Early Bird registration for $20 each.
• Regular Registration: $90 per person for registrations submitted after October 23, 2026.
• Final Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026.
• Registrations, additions, or changes submitted after November 6 will incur a $20 late fee per attendee/change/add-on.

Walk-On Registration

Walk-on registrations are strongly discouraged due to the additional administrative processing required on-site.

When a walk-on registration is absolutely necessary, an additional $10 walk-on administration fee will apply, in addition to the applicable $20 late fee.

Walk-on attendees are not guaranteed seating with their church group if the group has qualified for reserved seating.

Integrity Principle Scholarship

Students may invite an unsaved friend who has never attended Momentum to attend free of charge through the Integrity Principle Scholarship.

To qualify:

• The student must be unsaved and have never attended Momentum before.
• The student cannot simply be an irregular church attendee.
• The student’s name and address must be submitted on the Integrity Principle form provided after online registration.
• Eligibility must be verified by both the Youth Pastor and Senior Pastor.
• All Integrity Principle students must be submitted by November 6, 2026.
• Due to the verification and administrative processing required, no Integrity Principle submissions can be accepted after November 6.
• Students who would otherwise qualify but are submitted after November 6 may still attend, but must register as regular paying attendees and will be subject to all applicable late and walk-on fees.

Special Registration Provisions

• Senior Pastor & Spouse: May attend Momentum free of charge. This benefit is non-transferable and cannot be applied to another attendee.
• Large Group Discount: For every 10 paying students, one leader may attend free. This discount is available only for Early Bird registrations submitted by October 23, 2026. Integrity students and paying leaders do not count toward the 10-paying-student quota.

Reserved Seating

• Groups of 25 or more registered by the Early Bird deadline of October 23, 2026 will receive reserved seating for general sessions.
• Reserved seating does not apply to concerts.
• Reserved seating assignments are final once established.
• Reserved seating does not include the arena floor, which remains available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserved seating assignments are based on registrations received in advance. Late additions and walk-on attendees are not guaranteed seating within their church group’s reserved section.

Payment & Registration Policies

• All conference registrations are non-refundable.
• Leaders are charged the same rate as students.
• Partial attendance does not qualify for a discounted registration.
• Refunds will not be given if a group attends with fewer participants than originally registered. Any outstanding balance will remain due upon arrival.
• Registration policies and applicable fees will be enforced for all attendees.
• Accepted payment methods include money orders, cashier checks, church checks, and credit cards. Credit card processing fees apply.
• Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

Accessibility

Please notify us in advance if anyone in your group requires accommodations, including wheelchair accessibility or other accessibility needs.

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For complete policy information and more please review the Momentum 2026 Info Packet

Momentum Conference Behavior Guidelines

Hotels & Lodging

• Each youth group must provide adequate supervision. At minimum, one adult leader of the same gender is required for every hotel room of students.
• ISM does not assume responsibility for student supervision in hotels.
• Churches are responsible for the conduct of their participants and for any damages caused to hotel or venue property.
• Each church must make its own hotel reservations and comply with hotel policies. Any cancellations, changes, or penalties are the sole responsibility of the church.

Curfew

• Curfew is 12:00 AM. All participants must be in their assigned hotel rooms with lights out by 12:15 AM.
• Violations will be reported to church leadership and may result in removal from the event.

Prohibited Items & Behavior

• The following are strictly prohibited: fireworks, smoking, alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons of any kind (including knives), and profanity.
• Violators will be immediately removed from the event at their own expense.

Conference Etiquette

• All Momentum staff are authorized to maintain order throughout the conference. Staff reserve the right to inspect personal belongings and hold or dispose of prohibited items.
• Wristbands and registration IDs must be worn at all times. Failure to do so may result in denied entry to sessions and activities.
• Attendance at all scheduled Momentum activities is required. Loitering in hotel lobbies or other non-conference areas is not permitted.
• Male and female participants may not be in the same hotel room or any unsupervised location together under any circumstances.
• Public displays of affection (PDA) are not permitted.

Permissions & Releases

Medical Release
By attending Momentum Youth Conference, participants (and their legal guardians, where applicable) authorize conference staff, on-site medical personnel, or another responsible adult to consent to any necessary medical treatment, including x-rays, examinations, anesthesia, surgical procedures, and hospital care, as recommended by a licensed physician or surgeon.

Media Release
By attending Momentum Youth Conference, participants grant ISM permission to photograph or record them and to use those images for promotional purposes without further obligation or compensation.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Make Your Hotel Reservations Now!

• To receive ISM hotel rates, please see the below list of participating hotels.
• It is each church’s responsibility to notify the hotel at the time of reservation that you are with our group.
• If planning more than four people per room, notify the hotel when booking.
• Each church is responsible for all hotel taxes. Tax-exempt status will not be honored for hotel reservations.

Event Hotels

Click here to view hotels and reserve your rooms.

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Coming from the North on I-55 (Chicago)

Take the Clear Lake Avenue Exit (#98)
Clear Lake Avenue merges with Jefferson St.
Jefferson St. Go (1) block. Our parking ramp is located on the corner of 7th & Washington

Coming from the South on IA (St. Louis)

Take the 6th st.Exit (#92) to Downtown
Springfield. Stay on 6th St. at Washington St. turn right.
Go (1) block. Our parking ramp is located on the corner of 7th and Washington.

Coming from the East on IA (Champaign)

Continue straight ahead on Clear Lake Avenue, it will merge with Jefferson St. Take a left on 7th St. Go (1) block.  Our parking ramp is located on the corner of 7th and Washington.

Coming from the West on I-72 (Jacksonville)

Take the 6th St. Exit to Downtown Springfield. Stay on 6th St. at
Washington Street turn right. Go one (1) block. Our parking ramp is located at the corner of 7th & Washington

Momentum is designed for junior high, high school, and college-aged/young adult students, along with their adult leaders.

For registration purposes, junior high, high school, and college-aged/young adult participants should be registered as students. A college-aged/young adult attendee should be registered as a leader only when actively serving in a leadership or chaperone role for the church group. Classification is based on the attendee’s role at Momentum, not solely on age.

A room will be available for mothers to tend to babies and young children (under age 3) throughout the conference. This room is for personal care only — no childcare worker will be provided.

Children ages 3–11 are discouraged from attending and will be charged the regular registration rate.

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Exhibitor Information

Illinois Student Ministries deeply values our partnership with Assemblies of God colleges and universities. These schools provide students with opportunities to pursue higher education in an environment that is Christ-centered and filled with like-minded peers.

For this reason, we welcome representatives from Assemblies of God schools to host exhibitor booths at Momentum Conference. Please note the following guidelines:

• Booth Management: ISM does not handle booth setup, operation, or storage/mailing of booth materials. Each school is responsible for sending capable representatives who can clearly and concisely communicate with students and leaders.
• Booth Assignments: Locations will be pre-assigned and provided at the event.
• Registration: All exhibitor representatives must pre-register in advance. Onsite exhibitor registrations are not available. Exhibitor registration is non-refundable, and fees will not be returned for no-shows.
• Merchandise Sales Policy: Per our agreement with the convention center, all merchandise sold at Momentum must be sold by or on behalf of a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with all proceeds paid directly to and retained by that organization. Merchandise sales that benefit an individual, personal ministry account, private business, independent brand, or other for-profit interest are prohibited, even when the proceeds are intended to support missions or ministry.
• Volunteers: Schools are also invited to send volunteer groups to serve behind the scenes and learn more about how Momentum Conference operates. If you are interested in this option, please indicate this on your application.

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Exhibitor Registration will open soon.