Chicago is a major hub for the MICE industry (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and corporate events in the US, thanks to its central location, strong infrastructure, and world-class venues. If you’re thinking about hosting an incentive, corporate retreat or meeting out of town – Chicago is just 2.5 hrs from NYC and gives you an all round incredible experience for your team.
Located in the Midwest, McCorkmick Place a convenient meeting point for attendees from both coasts. O’Hare International is easily accessible both nationally and internationally for global teams. McCormick Place, offering over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space is the largest convention center in North America and ideal for a range of expos, trade shows, product launches and large scale team events.
McCormick Place – Chicago
As North America’s premium convention space, McCormick Place Convention Center is an ideal location for a wide variety of events. The venue has multiple exhibition and meeting spaces which are all connected under one roof. Whether you are planning a convention, trade show, meeting, product launch or most any type of corporate function, they are fully equipped with the latest tech and facilities to streamline your event.
The venue allows for pre-paid parking spaces but is very accessible and easy to reach on the CTA.
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The Venue
In addition to expansive exhibition space, McCormick Place also features:
- 173 meeting rooms offering 600,000 square feet of space
- 4 ballrooms ranging from 21,000 to 100,000 square feet
- Assembly seating for 18,000 people
- 3 theaters seating 300 each
- Ceiling heights up to 50 feet
- Easy access and 6,000 parking spaces
- 10,000 seat Wintrust Arena
- 4,192 seat Arie Crown Theater
Chicago and growth for MICE events
Chicago stands out alongside Las Vegas and Orlando as a key U.S. MICE destination due to its world-class venues, like McCormick Place, with robust infrastructure, and convention-friendly ecosystem. Many venues are turning to more eco friendly practises: McCormick Place having green certifications and eco-initiatives. Combining business with leisure, blending conferences with memorable local experiences, continues to attract planners and attendees to Chicago