Apr 30 – May 3, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
The Chicago Pen Show 2026
Luxury Writing Instruments & Collectibles • The Westin Chicago Northwest (Itasca, IL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at The Westin Chicago Northwest (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Oct 23–25, 2026 950+ B2B Attendees
ISVMA Annual Convention 2026
Veterinary Medicine • The Westin Chicago Northwest (Itasca, IL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at The Westin Chicago Northwest
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Pen Show Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-04-30 – 2026-05-03 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | The Westin Chicago Northwest Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (9,600 sq. ft.) | $34–$45/sf (~$7,200 10×10 Est.) | |
| ISVMA Annual Convention Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2026-10-23 – 2026-10-25 | 950+ B2B Attendees | The Westin Chicago Northwest Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (9,600 sq. ft.) | $34–$46/sf (~$7,050 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month The Westin Chicago Northwest 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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Itasca Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. The Westin Chicago Northwest Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
The Westin Chicago Northwest Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
The Westin Chicago Northwest offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 0 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Itasca is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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Upcoming Itasca Conventions
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- NARPM Broker/Owner Conference & Expo 2026Apr 20–23, 2026 • 850+ B2B Attendees
- NARUC Winter Policy Summit 2026Feb 8–11, 2026 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
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