MEETING FACTS

We are the city where meetings take place in the largest convention centre in the Western Hemisphere or at the top of towering skyscrapers; where special events happen at picturesque downtown parks that offer spectacular views of Lake Michigan; where lectures occur amid ancient museum artefacts and where attendees frequent unmatched cultural attractions. Year-round, Chicago offers meeting professionals and attendees an incredible variety of unique venues, accommodations, top-notch service providers, acclaimed dining options and never-ending entertainment - it is no wonder that we were named the No. 1 meeting destination in the U.S. by Cvent.

Our central, convenient location; new hotels and venue openings; McCormick Place improvements; and calendar of upcoming events and festivals all add up to make Chicago the premier city to host your next gathering. This guide isn't the only planning tool Choose Chicago offers. Online, advanced hotel and venue searches hone in on your ideal facilities, while an RFP submission tool makes reaching out easier than ever. Offline, our dedicated team of experts can develop your bid strategy, source venues and provide on-site services. Permanent reforms enacted at McCormick Place ensure that customers will realize significant savings and benefit from the overall strength of Chicago as a convention and trade show destination. In addition, our efforts to go green have reached new levels. In June 2013, the City of Chicago was one of the first cities in the world to be certified as a sustainable destination for meetings and events by the APEX-ASTM Standard. McCormick Place also became the world's largest convention centre certified as a sustainable venue, joining our numerous LEED-certified buildings and Green Seal-certified hotels. So, whether you're planning an intimate gathering of 10 or an international convention for thousands, Choose Chicago is prepared to streamline your planning process, help your event run smoothly and impress your attendees.