Upcoming Event
Winter Takeover 2026
January 16–17, 2026
| Champaign, IL | Illinois vs. Minnesota
Register for Winter Takeover 2026
Secure your spot now. Limited capacity.
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Agenda
Friday, January 16
5:00pm – 9:00pm | iConnect + Trivia Papa Del’s, 1201 S Neil Street
Grab your swag bag, enjoy a University-hosted dinner with the Illini community, and bring your A-game to trivia
night filled with prizes and bragging rights.
• Food and soft drinks included; cash bar available.
• iConnect registration is separate: https://my.business.illinois.edu/eventreg/register.asp?id=2300
9:00pm – Closing Time | Social Hour Murphy’s Pub, 604 E Green Street
Wrap up the evening with the Illini crew at our favorite local spot where the best memories always seem to unfold.
Saturday, January 17
11:00am – 1:00pm | Illinois vs. Minnesota State Farm Center, 1800 South 1st Street
Watch the Illini Men’s basketball team take on the Golden Gophers and get ready to heat up the stadium!
• Tickets will be delivered digitally prior to the event to the email provided during registration. Ticket transfer must be accepted within 48 hours. Upon transfer, it is highly recommended you save the ticket to your digital wallet.
2:30pm – 4:00pm | Ice Skating UI Ice Arena, 406 E Armory Avenue
After grabbing some lunch on your own, lace and level up – we're testing our networking skills on ice.
• Skating time, skate rental, and hot chocolate are included.
• Please bring your student ID if you have one.
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Axe Throwing The Axe Bar, 114 S Neil Street
Channel your Illini energy and get ready for strategic throwing downtown Champaign.
• One hour of axe throwing included. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
• Signing a waiver on-site is required for participation.
8:30pm – Closing Time | Social Hour Murphy’s Pub, 604 E Green Street
Trade contacts, clink glasses, and turn classmates into your future group chat.
Previous Events
iGBA proudly hosted two signature gatherings during iConverge 2025 — the After Party at Canopy Club and the Trolley Mixer — bringing together students, alumni, and community members for networking and celebration.
iConverge After Party @ The Canopy Club
To round off the weekend with the biggest night of iConverge, join us Friday night for the iGBA After Party at the iconic Canopy Club. Celebrate with a couple hundred of your closest iDegrees friends and dance the night away with our official Illini DJ and event sponsor — DJ TAT!
Don’t miss this chance to reconnect, make lasting memories, and take advantage of member promos for two unforgettable nights.
When: Friday, September 12, 2025 – 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Where: The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL
Price:
General Admission: $50 + venue fees
Blue Members: $5 discount codes will be provided!
Not a Blue Member yet? Join now to save and get exclusive perks!
Disclaimer:
By registering for this event hosted by the iDegrees Graduate Business Association (iGBA), you acknowledge and agree to the following:
You voluntarily assume all risks associated with this event and release the iGBA, its officers, the Gies College of Business, the University of Illinois, and event partners from any and all liability including accidents or damages resulting from the consumption of alcohol or related behavior. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use rideshare services or designated drivers and to exhibit appropriate behavior in accordance with the
Student Code. Thank you for participating responsibly and helping us create a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all.
Trolley Mixer @ iConverge 2025
All aboard the iGBA Trolley for an exciting evening of networking in Champaign! Join your classmates and alumni for our signature Trolley Mixer, an evening of lively connections as we tour local hotspots around town. Space is limited, so early reservations are encouraged.
When: Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Where: Departure from the Illini Union, 1401 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Itinerary:
8:30 PM – Pickup at Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana
8:45 – 9:45 PM – Riggs Brewing Company, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana
10:00 – 11:00 PM – Triptych Brewing, 1703 Woodfield Dr, Savoy
11:15 – 12:15 AM – Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, 40 E University Ave, Champaign
12:30 AM – Dropoff at Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana
Price: $65
Disclaimer:
By registering for this event hosted by the iDegrees Graduate Business Association (iGBA), you acknowledge and agree to the following:
You voluntarily assume all risks associated with this event and release the iGBA, its officers, the Gies College of Business, the University of Illinois, and event partners from any and all liability including accidents or damages resulting from the consumption of alcohol or related behavior. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use rideshare services or designated drivers and to exhibit appropriate behavior in accordance with the Student Code. Thank you for participating responsibly and helping us create a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all.