The best time to meet in Chicago
There’s never a bad time to meet in Chicago. With four distinct seasons, Chicago offers a fresh experience for meetings and events every month of…
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Disability-owned Chicago businesses for your Chicago meeting or event
In Chicago, accessibility and inclusion are always at the forefront — particularly at the city’s many disability-owned businesses. Learn about some of the city’s disability-owned…
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What’s new on The Magnificent Mile for Chicago meetings
Chicago is a city that’s always evolving — and The Magnificent Mile is no exception. Located along North Michigan Avenue, The Magnificent Mile is an…
Meetings and events at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
Meeting planners seeking new and culturally significant venues are anxiously awaiting the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s historic South Side this summer. Opening…
A conversation with Mandy Davis, Vice President of Meetings at ASCO
The ASCO Annual Meeting is one of the largest and most innovative conventions held in Chicago each year. Hosted by the American Society of Clinical…
McCormick Place meetings: 2026 news and updates
As meeting and event professionals look ahead to 2026, Chicago remains a top-tier destination for conventions, trade shows, and meetings of all sizes. At the…
What’s new in Chicago in 2026
Chicago continues to shine as a premier destination for meetings and events — the city was recently voted the Best Big City in the U.S.…
Zero proof, high impact: Sober events in Chicago
As attendee drinking preferences evolve, the standard meeting playbook around alcohol is also changing. A recent Gallup poll shows that American alcohol consumption is at…
Private dining in Chicago for large groups
Planning a dinner or cocktail party for 100 people or more? It’s easy to find the perfect private group dining space in Chicago. We’ve got…
Partner with Hispanic- and Latino-owned Chicago businesses
Meeting planners will want to tap into the expertise of Chicago’s Hispanic- and Latino-owned vendors as they begin organizing their next conference or event. These…
Work with Indigenous Chicago partners
In recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Aug. 9, 2025, consider using the services of Indigenous-owned businesses for your next Chicago…
WEFTEC attendees give back to Chicago
Chicago communities benefit immensely when conference attendees choose to volunteer and give back to the city. When the Water Environment Federation brought its annual technical…
