# RSNA Chicago 2026 — Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly & Annual Meeting
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/rsna-radiology-chicago
- **Dates:** November 29 – December 3, 2026 (2026-11-29 to 2026-12-03)
- **Host Facility:** McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center) (Chicago, IL)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/mccormick-place-chicago
- **Organizer:** Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) (https://www.rsna.org/annual-meeting)
- **Attendance & Format:** 42,000+ Attendees | Verified Industry & B2B Trade Professionals | Medical Congress & Technical Expo
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** 8.9 / 10 High Downtown & Metra Demand
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $238/night Lodging | $92/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Official Housing Desk (rsna.org, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
<strong>RSNA Chicago 2026</strong> (Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly & Annual Meeting) convenes <strong>42,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center)</strong> in Chicago, IL (November 29 – December 3, 2026). Compare walkable Chicago corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Confirmed Dates:** November 29 – December 3, 2026
- **Audited Scale:** 42,000+ Attendees
- **Host Campus:** McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center)
- **Market:** Chicago, IL
- **10x10 Booth Benchmark:** $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In
- **Advance Utility Cutoff:** 30 Days Pre-Show (Save 30%–35%)
## Audience Composition
- **Enterprise Buyers, Operators & Decision Makers:** 46%
- **VPs, Directors & Technical Department Heads:** 28%
- **Exhibiting Manufacturers, SaaS & Solution Partners:** 18%
- **Analysts, Media & Channel Distributors:** 8%
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Book walkable or skybridge-connected Chicago headquarters hotels 60+ days out and pick up badges the afternoon prior to opening day to bypass Day-1 morning registration lines.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Day 1–2 Main Exhibition Hours (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM) & Evening Chicago Corridor Client Buyout Dinners.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** McCormick Place Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Chicago)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marriott Marquis Chicago | Direct Indoor Pedway to West Building | ~$505/nt | ~$199/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,205 |
| Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | Direct Indoor Grand Concourse Link | ~$490/nt | ~$189/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,258 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place | Indoor Skybridge Connection | ~$375/nt | ~$159/nt | Limited (<15%) | 184 |
| Hilton Chicago (Michigan Ave / Grant Park) | 5-Min Metra / Busway Express | ~$365/nt | ~$155/nt | Available | 1,544 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Compressed Air & Overhead Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $245 – $1,390+ per drop | Exclusive Facility Utility | Order 30d Early (Save 30%) |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Video Walls & Keynote AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,750 – $6,400 / show | $475 – $2,050 (Local Chicago EAC AV) | Save 55% – 70% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & Booth I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $22,000 – $60,000 (Official Turnkey) | $11,800 – $34,000 (Local Chicago Builders) | Save 35% – 48% |
| 24hr Local Rush Print, Backlit SEG Graphics & Hotel Delivery | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $390+ signage + CWT dock drayage | $145 – $1,150 Delivered in Chicago | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gibsons Italia | Prime Steakhouse & Riverfront Italian ($$$$) | 12-min rideshare from McCormick West | 24–220 Guests (3-Level River Views) | $6,500 – $38,000+ | Yes |
| RPM Steak | Modern Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 12-min Busway/rideshare to River North | 16–180 Guests (Private Wine Suites) | $5,500 – $32,000+ | Yes |
| VU Rooftop Bar (Adjacent to McCormick Place) | Elevated American & Cocktail Reception ($$$) | 2-min indoor walk from McCormick West | 30–300 Guests (22nd-Floor Skyline Buyout) | $5,000 – $28,000+ | Yes |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### Where is RSNA Chicago 2026 held and what are the dates?
RSNA Chicago 2026 takes place November 29 – December 3, 2026 at McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center) in Chicago, IL, organized by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
*Source: RSNA Chicago Official Schedule*
### How can exhibitors reduce 10x10 and 20x20 booth costs at RSNA Chicago?
Submit electrical, internet, and rigging orders before the 30-day advance deadline to avoid 30%–40% floor penalties, and source 4K monitors, rush print, and turnkey rental booths from local Chicago suppliers to bypass cross-country LTL drayage.
*Source: Conventions.com Exhibitor Cost Audit*