# The Westin Chicago Northwest Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-chicago-northwest-itasca-il/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-chicago-northwest-itasca-il
- **VenueScore™:** 8.5/10 (Itasca Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Convention & Conference Corridor, Itasca, IL
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at The Westin Chicago Northwest (Convention & Conference Corridor, Itasca, 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 Westin Chicago Northwest (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[The Chicago Pen Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/chicago-pen-show)** — Apr 30 – May 3, 2026 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[ISVMA Annual Convention 2026](https://conventions.com/events/isvma-annual-convention)** — Oct 23–25, 2026 | 950+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **The Chicago Pen Show** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 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) — 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.)

## 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