May 15–18, 2027 55,000+ B2B Attendees
National Restaurant Association Show 2027
Foodservice & Restaurant Equipment • Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago (Chicago, IL)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Feb 18–20, 2027 25,000+ B2B Attendees
CDS Midwinter Meeting 2027
General Dentistry • Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago (Chicago, IL)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Restaurant Association Show Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee • Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 2027-05-15 – 2027-05-18 | 55,000+ B2B Attendees | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (12,000 sq. ft.) | $42–$52/sf (~$9,400 10×10 Est.) | |
| CDS Midwinter Meeting Dental & Orthodontics Trade Association & Conference Committee • Dental & Orthodontics | 2027-02-18 – 2027-02-20 | 25,000+ B2B Attendees | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $40–$48/sf (~$9,500 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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Chicago Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Chicago MPEA Exhibitor Bill of Rights: Exhibitor personnel may set up booths up to 300 sq. ft. using cordless tools and hand-carry personal materials from POV unloading zones for $0 drayage.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago offers 13,913+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Chicago is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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