# Sheraton Grand Chicago Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/sheraton-grand-chicago-chicago/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/sheraton-grand-chicago-chicago
- **VenueScore™:** 8.5/10 (Chicago Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Chicago, US
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 3 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Sheraton Grand Chicago (Downtown Convention District, Chicago, US)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Sheraton Grand Chicago (3 Mapped Shows)
- **[Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention 2026](https://conventions.com/events/abai-annual-convention)** — May 21–25, 2026 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027](https://conventions.com/events/sswr-annual-conference-chicago)** — Jan 13–17, 2027 | 2,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/asev-national-conference)** — Jun 15–18, 2026 | 850+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention** (Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 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) — 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) — 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.)

## 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