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Chicago, IL • Verified 2026–2027 Convention & Hotel Surge™ Schedule
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Chicago, IL Trade Shows & Conventions Surge Calendar (2026–2027)
Complete 2026–2027 Chicago, IL trade show and convention surge calendar. Compare verified attendance, hotel surge multiples, booth costs (~$12,450 10×10 all-in), and host venues.
Verified Chicago, IL Trade Show & Hotel Surge™ Directory (41 Mapped Shows)
Typical 10×10 All-In Benchmark: ~$12,450 • Drayage: $185–$245 / CWT • Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™: $3,995 Flat
| Trade Show / Convention | 2026 / 2027 Dates | Chicago Venue | Verified Attendance | Hotel Surge™ | 10×10 TrueBooth™ Est. | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AALS Annual Meeting 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Legal Education & Professional Services | 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) | Event Hub → |
| SPSP 2026 Annual Convention 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Social Psychology Research | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Healthcare Administration & Management | 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) | Event Hub → |
| EXPO CHICAGO 2026 Real Estate & PropTech • Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management | 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) | Event Hub → |
| 83rd MPSA Annual Conference 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Political Economy & Quantitative Research | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Becker's 16th Annual Meeting 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Hospital Administration & Health Systems | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Chicago International Pipe & Tobacco Show 2026 Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Tobacco & Luxury Collectibles | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Private Equity International CFOs & COOs Forum Chicago 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Private Equity Operations and Fund Management | 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) | Event Hub → |
| American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session 2026 Dental & Orthodontics • Pediatric Dentistry | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Behavioral Science | 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) | Event Hub → |
| American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference 2026 Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Wine and Viticulture | 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) | Event Hub → |
| MFA Forum: Chicago 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Alternative Investments & Hedge Funds | 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) | Event Hub → |
| International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026 Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Industrial Machinery and Automation | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ASCO Quality Care Symposium 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Oncology & Healthcare Quality | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Becker's 16th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Health IT & Revenue Cycle | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ACG Chicago Capital Connection 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Private Equity & M&A | 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) | Event Hub → |
| American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Family Law & Valuation | 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) | Event Hub → |
| PERE America Summit 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Private Equity Real Estate | 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) | Event Hub → |
| DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Medical-Legal Litigation | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Days of the Dead: Chicago 2026 Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Media & Entertainment | 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) | Event Hub → |
| RSNA Annual Meeting 2026 Healthcare & Medical • Radiology and Medical Imaging | 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) | Event Hub → |
| RSNA Chicago 2026 Healthcare & MedTech | 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) | Event Hub → |
| DRI Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium 2026 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Insurance Law and Defense | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ASSA Annual Meeting 2027 2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Economic Research & Data Science | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 Healthcare & Medical • Social Work and Research | 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) | Event Hub → |
| CDS Midwinter Meeting 2027 Healthcare & Medical Tech | 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) | Event Hub → |
| IADC Midyear Meeting 2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking • Legal & Insurance Defense | 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) | Event Hub → |
| American Academy of Restorative Dentistry Annual Meeting 2027 Dental & Orthodontics • Restorative Dentistry | 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) | Event Hub → |
| American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Scientific Session 2027 Dental & Orthodontics • Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ProMat Chicago 2027 Packaging & Supply Chain | 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) | Event Hub → |
| HFMA First Illinois Annual Spring Summit 2027 Healthcare & Medical • Healthcare Finance & Revenue Cycle | 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) | Event Hub → |
| NRA Show 2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ASCO Annual Meeting Satellite Symposia & Corporate Hub 2027 Healthcare & Medical • Oncology | 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) | Event Hub → |
| ASCO Annual Meeting 2027 Healthcare & Medical Tech | 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) | Event Hub → |
| NeoCon Chicago 2027 Architecture, Construction & Design | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Annual Meeting 2027 Healthcare & Medical • Vascular Surgery | 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) | Event Hub → |
| Becker's Hospital Review CEO + CFO Roundtable 2027 Healthcare & Medical • Hospital Administration & Finance | 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) | Event Hub → |
| IMTS Chicago 2028 Manufacturing & Robotics | 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) | Event Hub → |
| PACK EXPO International 2028 Packaging & Supply Chain | 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) | Event Hub → |
| CDS Midwinter Meeting Dental & Orthodontics | 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) | Event Hub → |
| National Restaurant Association Show Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 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) | Event Hub → |