Conferences in Chicago, IL
121 conferences and trade shows taking place September 2026 to January 2027. Each page carries the event’s dates, venue, who attends and what it costs, with a source for every fact.
Annual ILCHWA Chicago Summit 2026
A Chicago gathering for community health workers, focused on learning, collaboration, and community-based care.
IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026
IMTS is a biennial manufacturing technology trade show organized by AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology, held at McCormick Place in Chicago.
September 14–19, 2026
MoneyLIVE North America 2026
MoneyLIVE North America is a banking and payments conference held in Chicago, bringing together 900+ senior leaders from the USA and Canada.
September 14–15, 2026
Annual Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium SMIFC Conference 2026
A conference bringing together participants interested in investment research, portfolio management and finance education.
The Expectation Gap: Marketers, Consumers, and AI in a Time of Rapid Change 2026
One-day conference where marketing executives examine the gap between marketer expectations and consumer reality around AI adoption.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00am–4:00pm
NSBA CUBE Annual Conference 2026
CUBE convenes urban school board members and district leaders for strategy and networking.
October 1–3, 2026
Chicago Women in Tech Conference 2026
A gathering of women professionals, technologists and innovators from Chicago and beyond.
October 1, 2026
Annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies 2026
The 20th annual gathering of empirical legal researchers hosted by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
October 2–3, 2026
Kolbe Children' s Business Fair 2026
A one-day marketplace where children launch startup businesses by developing a brand, product or service, and marketing strategy.
October 4, 2026, 10:00AM–2:00PM
ProDealer Industry Summit 2026
A live educational forum focused on growth across the lumber and building products trade.
ASHP Pharmacy Leaders 2026
Elite education, strategic insight, and high-value networking for pharmacy leaders.
October 5-6, 2026
ACEP Scientific Assembly & Exhibition 2026
ACEP Scientific Assembly & Exhibition is an ACEP educational meeting for emergency medicine physicians and professionals.
October 5–8, 2026
ACEP 2026
ACEP 2026 is the ACEP Scientific Assembly for emergency medicine physicians and professionals.
October 5–8, 2026
Principles of Winding and Slitting 2026
Principles of Winding and Slitting is a Seminars for Engineers course taught by Neal Michal.
October 6–7, 2026
Mind the Product Chicago Workshops 2026
Mind the Product Chicago Workshops 2026 is a product management conference with a full day of hands-on workshops on October 6 and the main conference on October 7.
October 6–7, 2026
Information and Technology Showcase 2026
The 2026 Information and Technology Showcase highlights technology and library resources through keynote and breakout sessions, resource tables, and networking.
October 6, 2026
Food and Beverage Exchange Summit 2026
The 14th annual gathering where food and beverage regulatory, compliance, and litigation executives address industry challenges through roundtable discussions and peer collaboration.
October 6–7, 2026
Chicago Sports Summit 2026
Chicago Sports Summit is a 10th annual breakfast, program, and networking event for Chicago sports business. Proceeds benefit orthopedic research at Rush through the Chicago Sports Summit Foundation.
October 6, 2026
Secure Cash & Transport Association Conference 2026
The conference brings together the cash-in-transit and cash-servicing sectors for sessions, exhibits, networking, and a keynote.
Loyalty Summit Chicago 2026
Loyalty Summit Chicago is a business event scheduled in Chicago, with speakers listed for its 2026 program.
Artexpo at The Mart 2026
Artexpo at The Mart is an art event in Chicago.
All-Region Summit 2026
An annual gathering brings members of the Sustainability Leadership Forums together across regions.
One- to- One MBA Event Chicago 2026
The event connects prospective MBA candidates with business schools through one-to-one meetings.
Chicago Surgical Society Scientific Meeting 2026
A Chicago surgical society scientific meeting featuring the Bevan Lecture.
October 8, 2026
MBA Annual Convention and Expo 2026
MBA Annual26 brings real estate finance decision-makers, industry voices, and THE HUB EXPO together in Chicago.
October 11–14, 2026
SOCAP 2026
SOCAP26 is SOCAP Global's flagship impact investing conference, taking place in Chicago for the first time in the event's 18-year history.
October 12-14, 2026
Fetal Therapy Nurse Network Conference 2026
A conference for professionals working in fetal therapy care.
Annual Managed Markets & Account Management Strategies Conference 2026
A conference focused on managed markets, account management, and strategies for expanding healthcare product access.
October 14–15, 2026
Smart Business Dealmakers Conference 2026
A Chicago gathering for entrepreneurs, investors and advisers focused on business deals.
Xcelerator Business Summit 2026
Xcelerator Business Summit is a two-day business event for owners focused on clarity, connection, and execution.
October 16–17, 2026
Women in Empirical Microeconomics Conference 2026
A two-day conference for empirical microeconomics researchers, focused on constructive feedback for early-stage and works-in-progress research.
October 16–17, 2026
MRCG CACG Symposium 2026
MRCG CACG Symposium 2026 is a joint symposium of the Midwest Regional Conservation Guild and Chicago Area Conservation Group.
October 16, 2026
PACK EXPO International 2026
PACK EXPO International 2026 is a biennial packaging and processing trade show connecting solutions providers and end users across CPG and life sciences industries.
October 18–21, 2026
PACK EXPO International 2026
PACK EXPO International is a biennial packaging and processing trade show organized by PMMI at McCormick Place in Chicago.
October 18-21, 2026
International Conference on Parallel Architectures and Compilation Techniques 2026
PACT 2026 is a technical conference at the intersection of hardware and software, with a special emphasis on parallelism.
October 19–22, 2026
NGA Executive Conference 2026
A leadership conference focused on the independent grocery channel, its market outlook, and the forces shaping the business.
MxD Summit 2026
A summit on practical manufacturing deployment and industrial-base readiness.
Executive Conference 2026
Executive Conference is the National Grocers Association's annual event for decision-makers and leadership teams in the independent grocery industry.
October 20–22, 2026
Chicago CHRO Community Executive Summit 2026
A one-day, peer-driven program for Chicago's top CHROs, with keynotes, breakout and boardroom discussions, peer-to-peer meetings, and a closing reception.
October 20, 2026
Chicago CFO Community Executive Summit 2026
A one-day peer-driven summit for Chicago's top CFOs to tackle shared business challenges through keynotes, boardroom discussions, and networking.
NIC Fall Conference 2026
A conference focused on senior housing and care, with access to industry perspectives and market intelligence.
Doing Business with College & University Foodservice 2026
An in-person course focused on the college and university foodservice market.
News Product Alliance Summit 2026
The summit brings together decision-makers across product, audience, technology, revenue, and editorial to align on change and turn strategy into execution.
October 21–23, 2026
ManuSec USA 2026
ManuSec USA 2026 is the 11th annual Cyber Security for Critical Manufacturing summit.
October 21–22, 2026
DHI ConNextions 2026
DHI ConNextions is a two-day event for door security and safety professionals, with education sessions, product demonstrations, and face-to-face connections.
October 21–22, 2026
Chicago CDAO Executive Summit 2026
Chicago CDAO Executive Summit is a one-day local program for Chicago's CDAO community.
October 21, 2026
Chicago LSAC Law School Forum 2026
The forum introduces prospective law students to law-school options and connects them with school representatives.
ASGA Chicago Student Government Training Conference 2026
A Chicago conference for student government officers, members and advisors.
SIG Global Executive Summit Fall 2026
A three-day summit for leaders in sourcing, procurement, and risk.
CoreNet Global Summit North America 2026
A summit for corporate real estate professionals, with sessions focused on strategy, portfolios, workplaces, sustainability, technology, and leadership.
CoreNet Global Summit 2026
CoreNet Global Summit brings together corporate real estate decision-makers and executives.
The Premier Gathering for Small Business Banking Leaders 2026
The Premier Gathering for Small Business Banking Leaders is 100% focused on helping financial institutions close the gap between what small business clients expect and what they deliver.
October 26–28, 2026
American Medical Device Summit 2026
The 13th annual exclusive summit for MedTech leaders and medical device executives.
October 26–27, 2026
American Banker Small Business Banking 2026
American Banker Small Business Banking 2026 is the only event 100% focused on small business banking.
October 26–28, 2026
ACFR Boot Camp 2026
ACFR Boot Camp is a GFOA class on the key components of an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
October 26–29, 2026
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA 2026
A two-day forum on scaling packaging innovation through open dialogue and practical problem solving.
27–28 October 2026
Smart Manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense 2026
Smart Manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense is a summit on deploying smart technologies, modernizing operations, and building resilient, Industry 4.0-enabled A&D manufacturing and supply chains.
27 October 2026
Pathfinder Fall Meeting 2026
Pathfinder Fall Meeting is an LCLD meeting for LCLD Pathfinder program participants.
October 27–29, 2026
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA 2026
A two-day forum in Chicago, USA, where packaging industry leaders discuss regulation, circularity and the commercial case for sustainable packaging innovation.
October 27–28, 2026
Digital Manufacturing Strategies Summit USA 2026
A peer-level forum on digital execution and deployment challenges in manufacturing.
October 28–29, 2026
Invest For Kids Annual Conference 2026
An investment conference where well-known investment managers share market views, industry insights, and best ideas.
October 28, 2026
CHA Owner Symposium 2026
A day-long gathering for Chicago housing providers, with educational sessions, an exhibit area and networking.
Becker's Annual Meeting The Business & Operations of ASCs 2026
Becker's Annual Meeting The Business & Operations of ASCs 2026 is a Becker's Healthcare ASC conference focused on business and operations.
October 29–31, 2026
ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference 2026
The 2026 Magnet & Pathway Conference brings together nursing leaders from around the world to celebrate, connect, and inspire change across the profession.
October 29–31, 2026
Forest Products North America and International Containerboard Conference 2026
A combined meeting for the forest products and containerboard sectors, covering commercial and strategic issues across pulp, paper and packaging.
November 2–4, 2026
Fall Payer Issues Roundtable 2026
A payer issues roundtable taking place in Chicago.
Annual Payer Issues Roundtable 2026
The roundtable brings health plan and insurer leaders together to discuss care delivery and financing.
NAREC Financial Management & Operations Conference 2026
A conference for the finance real estate community, with sessions on accounting, tax, and current real estate issues.
DrugStore News Top Women In Health, Wellness & Beauty 2026
An annual awards event recognizing women in health, wellness and beauty.
Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit 2026
A two-day forum for pharmacy executives focused on strategy and peer exchange.
Becker's Fall Oncology Executive Summit 2026
An executive summit focused on oncology leadership and cancer care.
Becker's Fall Behavioral Health Summit 2026
A summit for executives focused on behavioral health access, workforce stability, and sustainable care.
Vermont Oxford Network Quality Congress 2026
A congress focused on improving care for newborns and their families.
Taste of Hope Chicago 2026
Taste of Hope Chicago brings local chefs and food enthusiasts together around food and support for the American Cancer Society's cancer-fighting work.
SSMA Annual Convention 2026
The convention brings together mathematics and science education professionals for research sessions, workshops, and discussion.
LUGPA Annual Meeting 2026
A three-day education and networking meeting for professionals in independent urology.
Starts November 5, 2026
Chicago Hemodynamic Forum 2026
A national conference focused on invasive hemodynamics and cardiovascular physiology.
Botulinum Toxin Level One, Dermal Fillers Level One, Frontline TMJ Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy, Gum Builder and Black Triangle Live Patient Training Certification Course 2026
A live-patient certification course covering botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, TMJ orofacial pain trigger point therapy, gum building, and black triangles.
Airports Going Green Conference 2026
A sustainability forum for the aviation industry, with airport, airline, government, and industry participants.
Technology Sourcing 2026
A procurement-focused event on using technology and supplier partnerships to make procurement a strategic business function.
TAG conference 2026
TAG conference brings together technology leaders and practitioners from foundations.
Midwest Traffic Safety Conference 2026
A conference focused on traffic safety, with seminars on impaired driving and crash investigation.
Chicago BioCapital Summit 2026
The summit brings academics, entrepreneurs, and startups together with investors, operators, and industry leaders.
MAPOR Conference 2026
MAPOR Conference is a gathering focused on public opinion research and the changing methods and conditions shaping the field.
November 13–14, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Training 2026
A Chicago-based course covering botulinum toxin injection training for medical professionals.
SC Super Computing 2026
SC Super Computing is a technical conference focused on high-performance computing research and practice.
International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis 2026
A conference for high performance computing, networking, storage, and analysis.
IEEE SC Conference 2026
IEEE SC Conference 2026 includes a Doctoral Showcase where doctoral researchers present dissertation work through talks and posters.
Chief People Officer Summit Chicago 2026
A Chicago summit for senior HR leaders, with sessions focused on workforce AI and employee experience.
AWAVirtual International Sleeve Label Conference & Exhibition 2026
The AWA International Sleeve Label Conference & Exhibition is the world's only event dedicated entirely to the shrink sleeve labeling industry.
17–18 November 2026
Customer Success Summit 2026
A summit on customer success strategy, including revenue growth, analytics, automation, and customer relationships.
Customer Success Summit Chicago 2026
A Chicago gathering focused on customer success as a revenue driver and on the balance between automation and human customer relationships.
Annual Executive Speaker Forum 2026
This Chicago forum brings together keynote speakers and professional networking.
Autumn Immunology Conference 2026
An annual immunology meeting with plenary sessions and research presentations for students and trainees.
November 20–23, 2026
RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting 2026
A scientific assembly and annual meeting with in-person and virtual participation.
RSNA 2026
RSNA 2026 is the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2026
Gartner Chicago CIO Community Executive Summit Winter 2026
A one-day Chicago summit for CIOs, with peer-led discussions on shared business priorities.
Chicago CIO Community Executive Summit 2026
A one-day Chicago gathering for CIOs, with keynote talks and peer discussions on business priorities.
Holiday Showcase 2026
An association-community business event featuring exhibits, sessions and an opening reception.
Chicago CISO Executive Summit 2026
A one-day Chicago gathering for CISOs, focused on shared leadership challenges and peer discussion.
Chicago International Model United Nations 2026
A high-school Model UN conference centered on diplomacy and interconnected committee simulations.
ADSA Annual Session 2026
The session features courses in dental anesthesia and sedation.
Chicago Quantum Summit 2026
A joint quantum technology event focused on research, commercialization, and workforce development.
Annual PBM Contracting 2026
A gathering focused on pharmacy-benefit contracting and its future.
TLMI Committee Summit 2026
An annual gathering for TLMI members to review the past year and plan for the next.
The Midwest Clinic 2026
An international band and orchestra conference featuring music education clinics and exhibits.
Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference 2026
The Midwest Clinic is a music education conference featuring clinics and exhibits.
Winter Leadership Conclave 2027
A Beta Theta Pi gathering focused on chapter officer leadership development.
Core 6: Predictable Esthetics - The Dawson Academy 2027
A continuing education course for restorative dentists, with instruction on anterior esthetics and practical exercises.
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2027
A veterinary leadership conference combining continuing-education sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and professional networking.
ABCA Convention 2027
A baseball coaching convention featuring clinics, Q&As and a trade show.
Everyday and Holiday Cosmetics, Skin, Fragrance & Bath Session 2027
A retail-focused session connecting cosmetics, skin, fragrance and bath brands with category buyers.
CRWAD Conference 2027
CRWAD is a research conference covering animal health, disease, population health, and translational medicine.
Kranzler Chicago Review Course in Neurosurgery 2027
A neurosurgery review course for residents and practicing physicians.
AHR Expo 2027
AHR Expo is a three-day trade show for HVACR professionals, held January 25–27, 2027 in Chicago.
January 25–27, 2027
Folk Alliance International Conference 2027
An international conference bringing folk musicians and music industry professionals together for professional development, networking, and music.
Starts January 27, 2027
RUSH into GI Conference 2027
A clinical education conference covering chronic liver disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
Post ASH Annual Meeting and Conference 2027
A clinical meeting focused on advances in hematologic malignancy care and treatment.
Rail Fleet Maintenance 2026
Rail Fleet Maintenance brings rail operators and technology leaders together to examine fleet performance and maintenance efficiency.
TBC
Global Summit on Advances in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology 2026
This conference series serves as a platform for professionals to exchange research findings and track recent innovations in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology.
Annual Great Country Clubs of the Midwest Symposium 2026
An annual Chicago symposium for private club leaders.
October 18–20