CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS FEATURED PARTNERS AIRPORTS RESOURCES 10 REASONS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW SPOTLIGHTS TEAM BUILDING GROUP DINING EVENT VENUES MEET GREEN TO MEET IN CHICAGO Millennium Park 10 REASONS 2 VAST INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL Chicago is home to 36 Fortune 500 companies, major universities, top hospitals, tech incubators, and more. Meeting planners can tap into our city’s impressive intellectual capital and resources with the Connecting to Chicago program, which helps meeting professionals source local civic and corporate leaders who can share their expertise and contribute to a memorable event experience. For five years in a row, Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Chicago the Best Big City in the U.S. Plan to hold your next meeting or event here, and discover the unique experiences and amenities your attendees won’t find anywhere else. 1 TWO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS Chicago O’Hare and Midway international airports help make the city’s Midwest location easily accessible for attendees. Both airports are hubs for three major airlines — American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Chicago also has a comprehensive and accessible transportation system of trains and buses, making it easy to get around the city. 3 MCCORMICK PLACE Chicago’s McCormick Place is the largest and most flexible convention center in the Western Hemisphere, boasting more than 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space in four distinct, state-of-the-art buildings (including one of the largest ballrooms in the world), accommodating a total of 100,000 attendees. 4 TOP HOTELS Our world-class hotels range from some of the biggest and most luxurious brands in the industry to intimate boutique hotels, which means that you’re sure to find just the right fit for your needs. Choose to stay downtown or explore the many hotels available in neighborhoods throughout the city that offer great options for groups. LEFT TO RIGHT: BARRY BUTLER PHOTOGRAPHY; CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
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