CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND CONVENTION FACILITIES WHAT’S NEW FEATURED PARTNERS FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS RESOURCES ONLY IN CHICAGO SPOTLIGHTS AFTER-HOURS GROUP TOURS DINING IN CHICAGO’S SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOODS EVENT VENUES MEET WELL TO MEET IN CHICAGO Chicago skyline 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. Plan to hold your next meeting or event in Chicago 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). The building offsets 100% of its electricity usage with clean wind energy. 4 TOP HOTELS Our world-class hotels range from some of the biggest and most luxurious brands 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 diverse neighborhoods throughout the city that offer great options for groups of any size. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: RANVESTEL PHOTOGRAPHIC; ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY (2 PHOTOS)
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