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Campus Outreach Chicago Presents

Don’t just count down to a new year. Step into it with purpose.

Four days. Hundreds of students. One unforgettable start to the year.

DECEMBER 28–31, 2026

New Year’s Conference brings college students from the Midwest together for four days of faith, friendships, leadership, worship, competition, and unforgettable experiences. It is a chance to step away from the normal pace of college, consider what matters most, grow in your relationship with God, and return to campus ready to live differently.

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The Experience

Four days fully alive.

01

Dynamic Speakers

Hear clear, challenging messages about faith, purpose, relationships, leadership, and following Jesus.

An audience listening to a speaker on stage at New Year's Conference
02

Powerful Worship

Join hundreds of college students in worship and experience what it means to seek God together.

Students worshipping with hands raised during a conference session
03

Breakout Seminars

Choose practical sessions designed to help you grow in faith, leadership, relationships, and everyday life.

Students writing in notebooks during a conference seminar
04

Sports Tournaments

Compete in basketball, flag football, pickleball, volleyball, and other conference activities.

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05

Late-Night Fun

Experience entertainment, campus competitions, social events, and unforgettable nights with friends.

Students wearing light-up glasses during a late-night conference activity
06

New Friendships

Connect with students from your campus and meet people from the Midwest.

A group of friends smiling together in front of a lit stage

Life at Conference

The moments you’ll talk about all year.

College students with their arms around each other wearing sports jerseys
Students cheering during a session at New Year's Conference
A worship session with green stage lighting
A speaker on stage during a conference session
A crowded conference hall filled with attendees
A worship leader reaching upward on a brightly lit stage
Three students posing on a conference stage
A high-angle view of the crowd during an energetic session
Students worshipping with hands raised in a dark room
A group of friends smiling together in an auditorium
Students posing together on a basketball court
Students wearing light-up glasses during a late-night conference activity

Conference Schedule

Four days. Every moment counts.

Monday, December 28th

  • 10:30 AMCheck-In and Depart for Indianapolis
  • 4:00 PMRegistration
  • 8:00 PMMain Session #1

One Conference. Many Campuses.

WHO WILL BE THERE?

Bowling Green State University
Centre College
Eastern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Ohio State University
Calvin University
Western Michigan University
University of Kentucky
Michigan State University
University of Minnesota
Purdue University
Western Kentucky University
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois State University
Roosevelt University
Bethel University
University of Chicago
Bradley University
Indiana University Indianapolis
Illinois Central College
Eastern Illinois University
University of Cincinnati
Illinois Wesleyan University
Spring Arbor University
Saint Louis University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
DePaul University
Loyola University Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Columbia College Chicago
Wright State University
University of Indianapolis
Bellarmine University
Chicago State University

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Your Next Step

Start the year with a story worth telling.

Four days can change the direction of your year. Come grow in your faith, meet new people, make unforgettable memories, and return to campus with purpose.

DECEMBER 28–31, 2026