May 21–24, 2026 4,500+ B2B Attendees
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session 2026
Pediatric Dentistry • Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk (Chicago, IL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Jun 16–19, 2027 2,200+ B2B Attendees
Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Annual Meeting 2027
Vascular Surgery • Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk (Chicago, IL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session Dental & Orthodontics Trade Association & Conference Committee • Dental & Orthodontics | 2026-05-21 – 2026-05-24 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (40,001 sq. ft.) | $40–$52/sf (~$8,350 10×10 Est.) | |
| Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Annual Meeting Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2027-06-16 – 2027-06-19 | 2,200+ B2B Attendees | Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Executive Breakout Wing (38 Rooms) (22,838 sq. ft.) | $38–$48/sf (~$8,350 10×10 Est.) |
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12-Month Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 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
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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 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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