May 21–25, 2026 4,500+ B2B Attendees
Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention 2026
Behavioral Science • Sheraton Grand Chicago (Chicago, US)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Jan 13–17, 2027 2,200+ B2B Attendees
Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027
Social Work and Research • Sheraton Grand Chicago (Chicago, US)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Jun 15–18, 2026 850+ B2B Attendees
American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference 2026
Wine and Viticulture • Sheraton Grand Chicago (Chicago, US)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Sheraton Grand Chicago
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2026-05-21 – 2026-05-25 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | Sheraton Grand Chicago Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (27,405 sq. ft.) | $37–$49/sf (~$7,650 10×10 Est.) | |
| Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2027-01-13 – 2027-01-17 | 2,200+ B2B Attendees | Sheraton Grand Chicago Executive Breakout Wing (38 Rooms) (22,838 sq. ft.) | $37–$49/sf (~$7,650 10×10 Est.) | |
| American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee • Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 2026-06-15 – 2026-06-18 | 850+ B2B Attendees | Sheraton Grand Chicago Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (40,001 sq. ft.) | $35–$45/sf (~$7,850 10×10 Est.) |
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MAY Moderate
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Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
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AUG Value
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SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
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NOV Moderate
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Sheraton Grand 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 $236/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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