Trade Shows

The Bureau promotes the Chicago Southland as a meeting/convention destination at the following trade shows:

January

• ACOM Annual Convention
• Christian Meeting Planners Convention & Expo
• Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE)/Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Tradeshow
• Meeting Professionals International Mid-Winter Conference
• Professional Conference Managers Association (PCMA) Educational Conference

February

• Destination Showcase Washington, D.C.
• Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA) Conference

April

• Affordable Meetings Mid America
• Christian Management Association

June

• Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings West

July

• Meeting Professionals International Mid-Year Convention

September

• Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings National

October

• Meetings Quest - Chicago

November

• Meetings Quest - Washington, D.C.