“It was a pleasure to be back in Chicago for AUA. 37% of our attendees were international, and Chicago’s two international airports provided great access for our attendees that travel from all parts of the globe. Over 100 countries were represented! Thank you, Chicago. We look forward to returning.”
— Janet Skorepa, Executive VP, Education and Meetings, AUA
“For a food service show like the Restaurant Show, Chicago and McCormick Place provide the winning combination of best-in-class city and world-class facility. Our partners understand the unique needs and opportunities that come with operating an event for hospitality professionals and our customers value coming together in a city and venue that understands them.”
— Lisa Malikow, Senior VP, Event Operations & Programming
“Teaming up with the Chicago Cubs was truly a home run for Conquer Cancer. It not only amplified our message and connected us with the passionate people of Chicago, but it also opened doors to meaningful collaborations with the city’s vibrant business community. These relationships have become a cornerstone of our continued engagement with Chicago. We look forward to returning to the city every year, attracting 45,000 attendees for the ASCO Annual Meeting held at McCormick Place.”
— Nancy R. Daly, MS, MPH, CEO, Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation
“Choose Chicago’s Connecting to Chicago (C2C) was instrumental in our success. The success of ProMat 2023 is proof of that Choose Chicago’s pledge to help us succeed by introducing us to their local intellectual capital works!”
— Daniel McKinnon, Executive Vice President, Exhibitions & Events, MHI-ProMat
“HIMSS in Chicago was a huge success! We were thrilled to be back in Chicago where we experienced a 35% spike in attendance. Chicago’s variety of hotels, best-in-class restaurants, the vast healthcare industry in the area and having two international airports help drive attendance for us. We look forward to coming back.”
— Elli Riley, VP, Events & Exhibitions, HIMSS
“Chicago is a great city for a large international meeting. The international airport lift is exceptional. McCormick has more than enough space for a large exhibit show and there are multiple options for using the space. Also, there are so many hotel options that will support any needs for citywide blocks. The Choose Chicago team is very supportive and willing to do whatever is needed to assist the meeting team.”
— Pamela Balinger, Vice President of Meetings & Events, AACR
