The Convention - Saturday, Jan. 8

Learn & Connect!

Location: The Hilton at 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.

Take full advantage of the many great events with options for all ages. The Convention includes a pro-life Expo, the Banquet, Educational Breakouts, a Youth Rally, LCMS Event, Catholic Mass for Life, and Diaper Drive.

Meet 40+ of pro-life organizations and become involved in pro-life initiatives in your local community. The diaper drive goal is 5,695 boxes to help mothers who choose life (donate diapers in the expo or online).

The Convention is FREE. You must register to save your space and bring your printed out or digital confirmation! If you’re bringing a group, please sign up here to access the streamlined group registration process.

Note: the end point for the March is at the Convention at the Hilton (720 S Michigan Ave.) For the entire weekend’s schedule, go here.

Convention schedule | Jan. 8

Convention Doors Open |8:00 aM
Free with Registration

Youth Rally Program|8:45 Am - 11:30 Am
Ticketed Event >> Learn More Here

Educational Sessions (Free) | 9:00 Am - 12:00 PM
Speakers & Options Here

Convention Closed | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Convention Reopens | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Catholic Mass for Life| 4:00 PM
LCMS Event | 4:00 Pm

Banquet & Cocktail Hour| 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Educational Breakout Sessions

These free sessions with experts will equip you with the knowledge you need to make an change hearts and save lives. It’s up to every pro-lifer to be informed to make change in your community. (All sessions are on Saturday morning at the Convention)


Parental Notification of Abortion Repeal | 9:00 AM & 11:00 am

Presented by Amy Gehrke and Savannah Dudzik of Illinois Right to Life.
Learn what the repeal of Parental Notification in Illinois means for girls, unborn children, and families throughout the Midwest.


Illinois's Sex Ed Law - What Parents Need to Know |9:00 AM

Presented by Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois.
Learn what the new Sex Ed Law requires, and how parents can respond.


How Illinois's Abortion Laws Impact the Entire Midwest | 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Presented by Dr. Steve Jacobs of Illinois Right to Life.
Learn about how Illinois came to be a magnet state for abortion, how Illinois laws impact the entire Midwest, and the potential impact of upcoming Supreme Court cases.


Abortion Pill Reversal | 10:00 AM

Presented by Dr. Christina Francis, Board President of the American Association of Pro-Life OB/Gyns.
Learn how Abortion Pill Reversal works, and what you can do to promote this life-saving resource.


Sexual Trafficking's Ties to the Abortion Industry | 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Presented by Kelly Dore of the Sierra Cares Foundation and founder of the National Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition. Learn more about sexual trafficking and the exploitation that often results in abortion.


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