# McCormick Place Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/mccormick-place-chicago/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/mccormick-place-chicago
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Chicago Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** McCormick Place Campus, Chicago, IL
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 8 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at McCormick Place (McCormick Place Campus, Chicago, IL)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at McCormick Place (8 Mapped Shows)
- **[RSNA Annual Meeting 2026](https://conventions.com/events/rsna-annual-meeting)** — Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2026 | 45,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/imts-chicago)** — Sep 14–19, 2026 | 85,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[NRA Show 2027](https://conventions.com/events/national-restaurant-association-show-chicago)** — May 15–18, 2027 | 58,000+ Attendees | 9.3 / 10 Peak Spring Compression
- **[ProMat Chicago 2027](https://conventions.com/events/promat-supply-chain-chicago)** — March 15–18, 2027 | 51,000+ Attendees | 9.3 / 10 Heavy Freight & Hotel Surge
- **[PACK EXPO International 2028](https://conventions.com/events/pack-expo-international-chicago)** — November 5–8, 2028 | 48,000+ Attendees | 9.2 / 10 Heavy Freight & Hotel Compression
- **[ASCO Annual Meeting 2027](https://conventions.com/events/asco-annual-meeting-oncology-chicago)** — June 4–8, 2027 | 44,000+ Attendees | 9.8 / 10 Citywide Pharma Hotel Surge
- **[RSNA Chicago 2026](https://conventions.com/events/rsna-radiology-chicago)** — November 29 – December 3, 2026 | 42,000+ Attendees | 8.9 / 10 High Downtown & Metra Demand
- **[CDS Midwinter Meeting 2027](https://conventions.com/events/chicago-dental-society-midwinter-meeting)** — February 18–20, 2027 | 24,000+ Attendees | 8.5 / 10 Skybridge HQ Hotel Compression
- **RSNA Annual Meeting** (Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-11-29 – 2026-12-03 | 45,000+ B2B Attendees | McCormick Place Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $53–$63/sf (~$11,900 10×10 Est.)
- **International Manufacturing Technology Show** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-09-14 – 2026-09-19 | 85,000+ B2B Attendees | McCormick Place Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $51–$59/sf (~$11,900 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **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