# Chicago, IL — Flagship City Convention, Subvention & Exhibitor Dossier (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/cities/chicago
- **CityScore™ Rating:** 8.7 / 10 (#1 Midwest Industrial & Medical Flagship Hub)
- **Primary CVB / Authority:** Visit Chicago CVB
- **Local Ground Director Desk:** Sara Chaval · National & Chicago Ground Desk · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com — Get your Chicago numbers in 60 seconds — Local Booth, Crew, Master Room Block & VIP Buyout Pricing)
- **Citywide Hall License Range:** $0.42–$0.62 / net sq. ft. (McCormick Place)
- **CVB Subvention & Master Block Rebate:** 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in Chicago + $30/nt Master Block Rebate
- **Banquet Tax & Service-Charge Multiplier:** 10.25% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~37.8% Compounded '++' Multiplier)
- **Hotel Occupancy Tax & Resort Fee Rule:** 17.4% Combined Chicago Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment
- **20A Electrical Drop vs. Commercial Grid:** $315–$420 / 20A Floor Drop vs. 13.4¢/kWh (ComEd Commercial) (51× Markup)
- **Typical 10×10 All-In Booth Benchmark:** ~$12,450 (Save ~$3,650 w/ Local EAC Crew)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Flat (Locally warehoused in Chicago, Net-60 FinTech terms)
- **FY2027 GSA Per-Diem Cap:** $230–$270/nt (Seasonal) Lodging • $86/day M&IE (Show-week corridor average: $259–$369/nt Show Week (Chicago Convention Corridor))
- **Airport Corridor Transfers:** ORD (Chicago O'Hare International) to Chicago Convention Corridor: ~18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare)
- **24/7 Emergency Trauma Center:** Primary Downtown Level I/II Trauma Center within 10 minutes of Chicago Convention Halls

## 1. Citywide Operational, Labor, Tax & Corridor Master Spec Sheet

| Destination Dimension | Verified Chicago Spec | Promoter & Exhibitor Financial Impact / Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Primary Convention Campuses** | 18+ Major Convention & Resort Campuses in Chicago | McCormick Place • Hyatt Conference Center • Hilton Chicago • Navy Pier • Marriott Marquis Chicago • Sheraton Grand Chicago • THE MART (Merchandise Mart) Exhibition Campus • Navy Pier Festival Hall & Aon Grand Ballroom • Wintrust Arena at McCormick Square • Hyatt Regency Chicago (Downtown Riverwalk) • Hilton Chicago (Michigan Avenue & Grant Park) • Marriott Marquis Chicago (Connected to McCormick Place) • Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Conference Hotel • Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place Lakeside • Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Conference Center • Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Conference Hotel • Swissotel Chicago Riverfront Event Centre • RPM Steak & Gibsons Italia Riverfront Private Buyout |
| **Promoter Hall License & Subvention** | $0.42–$0.62 / net sq. ft. (McCormick Place) | 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in Chicago + $30/nt Master Block Rebate |
| **Hotel Inventory & Occupancy Tax** | 13,913+ Verified Convention Hotel Keys across 15 HQ Properties | 17.4% Combined Chicago Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment |
| **Labor Jurisdiction & Union Scale** | $168–$245/hr GSC Floor Rate (McCormick Multi-Union Scale) | $33.50/hr BLS Base Wage vs. $168–$245/hr GSC Floor Rate (McCormick Multi-Union Scale) Official GSC Rate vs. $88–$110/hr Local EAC Crew |
| **Banquet F&B & Tax Multipliers** | 10.25% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~37.8% Compounded '++' Multiplier) | Save 30%–38% hosting VIP reception buyouts at walkable steakhouses within 5 minutes of Chicago halls |
| **Electrical & Utility Markup** | 13.4¢/kWh (ComEd Commercial) vs. $315–$420 / 20A Floor Drop | 51× markup over state commercial grid • Order 21+ days before move-in to avoid 30% floor surcharge |
| **Airport Airlift & Corridor Transit** | ORD (Chicago O'Hare International) • ~18 Min Transfer ($24–$38) | ORD (Chicago O'Hare International) to Chicago Convention Corridor: ~18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare) |
| **Emergency Care & FY27 GSA Per-Diem** | $230–$270/nt (Seasonal) • $86/day M&IE | Primary Downtown Level I/II Trauma Center within 10 minutes of Chicago Convention Halls • Show-week walkable corridor rates: $259–$369/nt Show Week (Chicago Convention Corridor) |

## 2. 4.3× Union Labor & Drayage Markup Receipt (Chicago, IL)

| Trade / Union Local | BLS Median Base Wage | Official GSC Show-Floor Bill Rate | Markup Multiple | Conventions.com Local Crew | Jurisdiction & Self-Install Rule |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Display Carpenter (Booth Build / I&D) (Local Carpenter Scale)** | $31.40 / hr | $118.00 ST / $177.00 OT | 3.8× Markup | $82.00 / hr (Save 31%) | Full-time exhibitor employees may also self-install in Right-to-Work halls |
| **Show-Floor Electrician (Facility Electrical Contractor)** | $34.80 / hr | $128.00 ST / $192.00 OT | 3.7× Markup | $88.00 / hr (Pre-Wired) | Order 20A floor drop before advance deadline to avoid 30% floor surcharge |
| **Material Handling & Drayage (Official GSC Freight Desk)** | $28.50 / hr | $185–$245 / CWT | 4.0× Markup | $0 Drayage w/ $3,995 CloudBooth™ | Locally warehoused in Chicago with direct dock delivery |

## 3. Intra-City Major Convention Campus Comparison (Chicago, IL)

| Campus | Exhibit & Gross Sq. Ft. | Ballrooms & Breakout Rooms | Largest Contiguous Hall | Labor Regime | 10-Min Walkable Rooms | Hall License / F&B Rule | 10×10 All-In |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **McCormick Place** | 2,600,000 sq. ft. | 728,000 sq. ft. (173 configurable breakout rooms) | 470,000 sq. ft. | Union Jurisdiction | 13,913+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Hyatt Conference Center** | 240,000 sq. ft. | 67,200 sq. ft. (73 configurable breakout rooms) | 70,000 sq. ft. | Union Jurisdiction | 13,913+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Hilton Chicago** | 234,000 sq. ft. | 65,520 sq. ft. (50 configurable breakout rooms) | 40,000 sq. ft. | Union Jurisdiction | 13,913+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Navy Pier** | 170,000 sq. ft. | 47,600 sq. ft. (36 configurable breakout rooms) | 170,000 sq. ft. | Union Jurisdiction | 13,913+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Marriott Marquis Chicago** | 93,000 sq. ft. | 26,040 sq. ft. (63 configurable breakout rooms) | 25,000 sq. ft. | Union Jurisdiction | 13,913+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Sheraton Grand Chicago** | 85,000 sq. ft. | 23,800 sq. ft. (16 configurable breakout rooms) | 46,750 sq. ft. | Union Jurisdiction | 13,913+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **THE MART (Merchandise Mart) Exhibition Campus** | 4,200,000 gross sq. ft. (multi-floor showrooms) | 185,000 sq. ft. Event & Conference Floors (250+ permanent design & tech showrooms) | 65,000 sq. ft. Riverfront Expo & Marshall's Landing | Union Jurisdiction | 9,500+ River North & Loop hotel rooms + CTA Brown/Purple line inside building | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Navy Pier Festival Hall & Aon Grand Ballroom** | 170,100 sq. ft. Festival Hall A & B | 238,000+ sq. ft. (incl. 18,000 sq. ft. domed Aon Grand Ballroom) (36 lakefront meeting rooms) | 170,100 sq. ft. Festival Hall | Union Jurisdiction | 4,500+ Streeterville & Sable at Navy Pier rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Wintrust Arena at McCormick Square** | 22,000 sq. ft. Arena Floor | 85,000 sq. ft. Arena & Skybridge Concourse (22 luxury suites & VIP club lounges) | 10,387-seat Keynote Bowl | Union Jurisdiction | Skybridge-connected to Marriott Marquis & Hyatt McCormick (2,460 rooms) | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Hyatt Regency Chicago (Downtown Riverwalk)** | 70,000 sq. ft. Riverside Exhibit Center | 240,000 sq. ft. (92 breakout suites (2,032 guest rooms — largest hotel in Chicago)) | 70,000 sq. ft. Riverside Center + 24,282 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | Union Jurisdiction | 12,000+ Michigan Ave & Riverwalk rooms (Illinois Pedway connected) | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Hilton Chicago (Michigan Avenue & Grant Park)** | 119,000 sq. ft. Northwest, Northeast & Southeast Exhibit Halls | 234,000 sq. ft. (78 meeting rooms (1,544 guest rooms)) | 40,000+ sq. ft. Salon Exhibit Floor + Grand & International Ballrooms | Union Jurisdiction | 5,500+ South Loop rooms (6-min dedicated Busway to McCormick) | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Marriott Marquis Chicago (Connected to McCormick Place)** | 50,000 sq. ft. Great Lakes & Grand Horizon Ballrooms | 93,000 sq. ft. (46 breakout suites (1,205 guest rooms)) | 25,000 sq. ft. pillarless Great Lakes Ballroom (plus 25k Grand Horizon) | Union Jurisdiction | 2,900+ connected McCormick campus rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Conference Hotel** | 40,000 sq. ft. Sheraton Chicago Ballroom | 125,000 sq. ft. (43 breakout suites (1,218 guest rooms)) | 40,000 sq. ft. column-free Riverfront Ballroom | Union Jurisdiction | 12,000+ Streeterville & Riverwalk hotel rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place Lakeside** | Lakeside Center Concourse Foyer | 65,000 sq. ft. Theater & Dressing Complex (Main Bowl, Mezzanine, Balcony & Green Rooms) | 4,249-seat proscenium theater | Union Jurisdiction | Inside McCormick Place Campus (skybridge to 2,900+ HQ rooms) | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Conference Center** | 38,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall & Grand Ballrooms | 130,000 sq. ft. (77 breakout suites (1,641 guest rooms)) | 19,000 sq. ft. Grand & State Ballrooms | Union Jurisdiction | 1,641 on-site + Metra Electric line direct to McCormick Place | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Conference Hotel** | 16,100 sq. ft. Imperial Ballroom | 63,000 sq. ft. (15 meeting suites (687 guest rooms)) | 16,100 sq. ft. Imperial Ballroom | Union Jurisdiction | Connected via Pedway to Hyatt Regency Chicago (2,700+ rooms) | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Swissotel Chicago Riverfront Event Centre** | 14,000 sq. ft. Zurich Ballroom | 65,000 sq. ft. (26 breakout rooms (662 guest rooms)) | 14,000 sq. ft. column-free Zurich Ballroom | Union Jurisdiction | Connected to Illinois Center Pedway campus | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **RPM Steak & Gibsons Italia Riverfront Private Buyout** | 16,000 sq. ft. Tri-Level Riverfront Dining & Retractable Roof | 16,000 sq. ft. (3 river-view floors + retractable glass rooftop) | 450-guest full-building convention reception buyout | Flexible Resort Hybrid | 8,000+ River North & West Loop hotels (10 mins from McCormick Place) | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $12,450 |
| **Hyatt Regency Chicago** | 240,000 sq. ft. | 78 Breakout Rooms | 24,282 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 2,032 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk** | 152,250 sq. ft. | 38 Breakout Rooms | 40,001 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 1,218 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel** | 129,569 sq. ft. | 76 Breakout Rooms | 22,686 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 1,641 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Chicago Marriott Dtwn Magnificent Mile** | 66,490 sq. ft. | 28 Breakout Rooms | 12,972 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 1,200 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Swissotel Chicago** | 65,000 sq. ft. | 31 Breakout Rooms | 4,267 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 662 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park** | 63,000 sq. ft. | 15 Breakout Rooms | 1,481 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 686 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **JW Marriott Chicago** | 50,979 sq. ft. | 37 Breakout Rooms | 8,008 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 610 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Congress Plaza Hotel** | 50,000 sq. ft. | 16 Breakout Rooms | 8,265 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 871 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago** | 50,000 sq. ft. | 50 Breakout Rooms | 12,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 1,259 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago** | 45,986 sq. ft. | 23 Breakout Rooms | 7,750 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 720 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Four Seasons Hotel Chicago** | 40,372 sq. ft. | 17 Breakout Rooms | 7,708 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 345 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago** | 37,885 sq. ft. | 20 Breakout Rooms | 8,370 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 434 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Marriott Chicago O'Hare** | 34,800 sq. ft. | 22 Breakout Rooms | 9,633 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 470 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |
| **Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel** | 32,025 sq. ft. | 18 Breakout Rooms | 10,640 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+37.8% '++' Load) | 560 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $10,583 |

## 4. Multi-City Competitor Site-Selection Matrix

| City | Labor & Scale | Self-Install Rule | Hall License & Subvention | Hotel & Banquet Tax | 20A Electrical Drop | Walkable Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Las Vegas, NV** | NV Union Contracts • $148–$225/hr GSC (vs. $34.18 BLS) | Pop-Up Only (<100 sf) • Strict Teamsters 631 Dock | $0.37–$0.55/sf (LVCC) or $0 w/ Resort Block | 13.38% Room Tax + $48 Resort Fee • 33.4% BEO Load | $385–$445 (48× Grid) | 150,000+ Rooms (48,500+ Connected) |
| **Phoenix, AZ** | AZ Right-to-Work • $108–$134/hr GSC (vs. $31.40 BLS) | Full Self-Install & Hand-Carry Allowed | $0.32–$0.48/sf (50%–100% CVB Subvention) | 12.57% Room Tax ($0 Resort Fee) • 33.6% BEO Load | $295–$385 (42× Grid) | 6,000+ Copper Square Walkable Rooms |
| **Orlando, FL** | FL Right-to-Work • $104–$128/hr GSC | Full Self-Install Allowed (Up to 300+ sf) | $0.30–$0.45/sf (Visit Orlando Subvention) | 12.50% Room Tax + $38 Resort Fee • 32.5% BEO Load | $285–$365 (41× Grid) | 12,500+ I-Drive Walkable (130,000 Metro) |
| **Chicago, IL** | Strict Multi-Union • $168–$245/hr GSC | 30-Min Limit (<300 sf) • Mandatory Union Rigging | $0.42–$0.62/sf (MPEA Incentive Eligible) | 17.40% Room Tax • 36.75% Banquet BEO Load | $395–$495 (51× Grid) | 6,200+ McCormick Campus (44,000 Loop) |

## 5. Mapped Chicago Trade Shows & 12-Month Surge Calendar (41 Shows)

- **AALS Annual Meeting 2026** (Jan 7–10, 2026) — Hilton Chicago • 2,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aals-annual-meeting-chicago
- **SPSP 2026 Annual Convention 2026** (Feb 26–28, 2026) — Hyatt Regency Chicago • 3,800+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/spsp-annual-convention-2026-35
- **ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership 2026** (Mar 23–26, 2026) — Hilton Chicago • 4,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/ache-congress-on-healthcare-leadership-chicago
- **EXPO CHICAGO 2026** (Apr 9–12, 2026) — Navy Pier • 35,000+ B2B Attendees • 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/expo-chicago-chicago
- **83rd MPSA Annual Conference 2026** (Apr 16–19, 2026) — Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel • 5,000+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/mpsa-annual-conference-2026-83
- **Becker's 16th Annual Meeting 2026** (Apr 27–30, 2026) — Hyatt Conference Center • 2,800+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/beckers-hospital-review-annual-meeting-1592
- **Chicago International Pipe & Tobacco Show 2026** (May 1–3, 2026) — Marriott Chicago O'Hare • 850+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/chicago-pipe-show-490
- **Private Equity International CFOs & COOs Forum Chicago 2026** (May 20–21, 2026) — Four Seasons Hotel Chicago • 525+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/pei-cfos-coos-forum-chicago-410
- **American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session 2026** (May 21–24, 2026) — Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk • 4,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aapd-annual-session-2026-61
- **Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention 2026** (May 21–25, 2026) — Sheraton Grand Chicago • 4,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/abai-annual-convention-1524
- **American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference 2026** (Jun 15–18, 2026) — Sheraton Grand Chicago • 850+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/asev-national-conference-1524
- **MFA Forum: Chicago 2026** (Jun 15–16, 2026) — JW Marriott Chicago • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/mfa-forum-chicago-310
- **International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026** (Sep 14–19, 2026) — McCormick Place • 85,000+ B2B Attendees • 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/imts-chicago-828
- **ASCO Quality Care Symposium 2026** (Sep 25–26, 2026) — The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago • 1,100+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/asco-quality-care-symposium-359
- **Becker's 16th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference 2026** (Oct 6–9, 2026) — Hyatt Regency Chicago • 2,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/beckers-health-it-digital-health-2026-35
- **ACG Chicago Capital Connection 2026** (Oct 20–21, 2026) — Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel • 850+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/acg-chicago-capital-connection-526
- **American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting 2026** (Nov 4–7, 2026) — Chicago Marriott Dtwn Magnificent Mile • 750+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aaml-annual-meeting-2026-236
- **PERE America Summit 2026** (Nov 10–11, 2026) — JW Marriott Chicago • 500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/pere-america-summit-310
- **DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar 2026** (Nov 11–13, 2026) — Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park • 600+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/dri-asbestos-medicine-seminar-254
- **Days of the Dead: Chicago 2026** (Nov 20–22, 2026) — Congress Plaza Hotel • 3,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/days-of-the-dead-chicago-318
- **RSNA Annual Meeting 2026** (Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2026) — McCormick Place • 45,000+ B2B Attendees • 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/rsna-annual-meeting-828
- **RSNA Chicago 2026** (November 29 – December 3, 2026) — McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center) • 42,000+ Attendees • 8.9 / 10 High Downtown & Metra Demand Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/rsna-radiology-chicago
- **DRI Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium 2026** (Dec 2–4, 2026) — Swissotel Chicago • 850+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/dri-insurance-coverage-practice-symposium-246
- **ASSA Annual Meeting 2027 2027** (Jan 3–5, 2027) — Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel • 13,000+ B2B Attendees • 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/assa-annual-meeting-2027-83
- **Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027** (Jan 13–17, 2027) — Sheraton Grand Chicago • 2,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/sswr-annual-conference-1524
- **CDS Midwinter Meeting 2027** (February 18–20, 2027) — McCormick Place (West Building) • 24,000+ Attendees • 8.5 / 10 Skybridge HQ Hotel Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/chicago-dental-society-midwinter-meeting
- **IADC Midyear Meeting 2027** (Feb 20–25, 2027) — The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago • 650+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/iadc-midyear-meeting-359
- **American Academy of Restorative Dentistry Annual Meeting 2027** (Feb 20–21, 2027) — The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aard-annual-meeting-452
- **American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Scientific Session 2027** (Feb 26–27, 2027) — The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago • 750+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aafp-annual-scientific-session-452
- **ProMat Chicago 2027** (March 15–18, 2027) — McCormick Place (South, North & Lakeside Halls) • 51,000+ Attendees • 9.3 / 10 Heavy Freight & Hotel Surge Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/promat-supply-chain-chicago
- **HFMA First Illinois Annual Spring Summit 2027** (May 12–13, 2027) — Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel • 600+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/hfma-first-illinois-spring-summit-526
- **NRA Show 2027** (May 15–18, 2027) — McCormick Place (South, North & Lakeside Center) • 58,000+ Attendees • 9.3 / 10 Peak Spring Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/national-restaurant-association-show-chicago
- **ASCO Annual Meeting Satellite Symposia & Corporate Hub 2027** (Jun 4–8, 2027) — Marriott Marquis Chicago • 2,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/asco-annual-meeting-satellite-symposia-1083
- **ASCO Annual Meeting 2027** (June 4–8, 2027) — McCormick Place (Full Campus & Arie Crown Plenary) • 44,000+ Attendees • 9.8 / 10 Citywide Pharma Hotel Surge Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/asco-annual-meeting-oncology-chicago
- **NeoCon Chicago 2027** (June 14–16, 2027) — THE MART (Merchandise Mart — 1M+ Sq. Ft. of Showrooms) • 50,000+ Attendees • 9.4 / 10 River North Hotel Sellout Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/neocon-commercial-design-chicago
- **Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Annual Meeting 2027** (Jun 16–19, 2027) — Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk • 2,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/svs-vascular-annual-meeting-2027-61
- **Becker's Hospital Review CEO + CFO Roundtable 2027** (Nov 8–11, 2027) — Marriott Marquis Chicago • 2,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/beckers-ceo-cfo-roundtable-145
- **IMTS Chicago 2028** (September 11–16, 2028) — McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings) • 89,000+ Attendees • 9.7 / 10 Citywide Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/imts-chicago
- **PACK EXPO International 2028** (November 5–8, 2028) — McCormick Place (All 4 Buildings — 1.3M+ Net Sq. Ft.) • 48,000+ Attendees • 9.2 / 10 Heavy Freight & Hotel Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/pack-expo-international-chicago
- **CDS Midwinter Meeting** (2027-02-18 – 2027-02-20) — Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago • 25,000+ B2B Attendees (JEV 98/100) • 1.9× Surge • $34–$48/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/chicago-dental-midwinter
- **National Restaurant Association Show** (2027-05-15 – 2027-05-18) — Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago • 55,000+ B2B Attendees (JEV 95/100) • 1.9× Surge • $34–$48/sf (~$12,450 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/national-restaurant-association-show