# The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-ritz-carlton-chicago-chicago-il/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-ritz-carlton-chicago-chicago-il
- **VenueScore™:** 8.7/10 (Chicago Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Convention & Conference Corridor, Chicago, IL
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago (Convention & Conference Corridor, 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 The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Scientific Session 2027](https://conventions.com/events/aafp-annual-scientific-session)** — Feb 26–27, 2027 | 750+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[American Academy of Restorative Dentistry Annual Meeting 2027](https://conventions.com/events/aard-annual-meeting)** — Feb 20–21, 2027 | 550+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Scientific Session** (Dental & Orthodontics Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-02-26 – 2027-02-27 | 750+ B2B Attendees | The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (8,370 sq. ft.) | $42–$50/sf (~$9,850 10×10 Est.)
- **American Academy of Restorative Dentistry Annual Meeting** (Dental & Orthodontics Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-02-20 – 2027-02-21 | 550+ B2B Attendees | The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $41–$49/sf (~$9,600 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