meetinchicago.com KEY P = Preferred List I = In-House/Exclusive = Minority Owned = Women Owned Largest Room Reception Capacity Largest Room Banquet Capacity Complete Buyout Available Catering Services I Max. Reception Capacity SHEDD AQUARIUM 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., 60605 | 312-692-3275 1,600 650 1,200 650 I sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/plan-a-private-event | event@sheddaquarium.org SOUTH LOOP – Encounter aquatic animals from around the world and eye-popping architecture while overlooking Chicago’s skyline and Lake Michigan at a private event. SLOOMOO INSTITUTE 820 N. Orleans St., 60610 | 773-395-1889 0 0 10 0 sloomooinstitute.com/pages/chicago-pre-launch | sloomoo@sloomooinstitute.com k RIVER NORTH – Sloomoo Institute is an interactive, immersive experience based on joy through sensory play — think never-ending handmade, scented slime. SODEXO AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry, 60637 | 773-753-2583 12,000 1,200 3,000 1,200 I msichicago.org/about-the-museum/host-an-event/overview | specialevents@msichicago.org HYDE PARK – Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, MSI offers unique, inspiring spaces for transformative events for up to 12,000 guests. CONFERENCE FACILITIES CONVENE – WACKER 233 S. Wacker Dr., 60606 | 888-730-7307 0 376 0 0 I convene.com/cities/chicago/233-south-wacker-drive | info@convene.com LOOP – Convene at 233 S. Wacker Dr. offers 90,000 square feet of column-free space, 11 meeting rooms, and a general session with a maximum capacity of 646. MXD 1415 N. Cherry Ave., 60642 | 312-281-6895 200 100 250 100 P mxdusa.org/events | corporate.events@mxdusa.org OLD TOWN – MxD is a modern event venue with over 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Rental includes in-house A/V, parking, WiFi, and more! THE PARK AND CONFERENCE CENTER AT 320 320 S. Canal St., 60606 | 312-475-3201 0 0 0 0 320southcanal.com | 320events@cbre.com WEST LOOP – The Platform Conference Center is a world-class, state-of-the-art conference center located directly next to Union Station at 320 S. Canal. Q CENTER 1405 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles 60174 | 630-377-3100 2,000 900 2,000 900 I qcenter.com | jeanne.hahn@dolce.com WEST SUBURBS – With service and accommodations, Q Center’s IACC-certified meeting spaces offer a distraction-free environment promoting collaboration and innovation. WESTIN CHICAGO NORTHWEST 400 N. Park Blvd., Itasca 60143 | 630-773-4000 750 750 750 750 I westinchicagonorthwest.com | leads@westinchicagonw.com NORTHWEST SUBURBS – Four Diamond hotel centrally located 12 miles from O’Hare and moments from Schaumburg, with 45,000 square feet of event space for groups of 10 to 750. CONVENTION CENTERS MCCORMICK PLACE COMPLEX 2301 S. King Dr., 60616 | 312-791-7000 50,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 mccormickplace.com SOUTH LOOP – McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. NAVY PIER 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 | 312-595-5300 12,000 1,500 3,000 1,500 I/P navypier.org/events | navypierinfo@navypier.org STREETERVILLE – Unique mixed-use venue. A great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows. Hosts special events for up to 15,000 guests. RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg 60173 | 847-303-4100 6,300 5,100 2,200 1,960 I/P schaumburgconventioncenter.com | erik.hallberg@renaissancehotels.com NORTHWEST SUBURBS – Experience refined style in Schaumburg, where 148,000 square feet of modern meeting space and impeccable service offer an experience that’s second to none. In-House Audio/Visual Services Max. Banquet Capacity Private Room Available
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