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Press Releases
2026-08-13 MPEA Names Chris Konecki General Manager of McCormick Place
August 16, 2026
Seasoned convention professional returns to lead North America’s largest convention center following a nationwide search that attracted top industry talent…
2026-08-05 McCormick Place Achieves Platinum Level Certification from Events Industry Council
August 5, 2026
North America’s largest convention center earns EIC’s highest sustainability distinction: Platinum Level Certification. The certification recognizes McCormick Place’s leadership in…
2026-06-08 McCormick Place Becomes First Facility to Earn ISSA CIMS Sustainability Cleaning Certification
June 8, 2026
Certification validates McCormick Place’s leadership in sustainable cleaning and facility operations, sets new benchmark for global meetings…
2025-12-18 McCormick Place Named Among Top 25 Convention Centers Worldwide, No. One for 1M Square Feet
December 18, 2025
Setting a new standard for excellence, McCormick Place Convention Center has been awarded two honors by EXHIBITOR magazine…
2025-11-03 EXHIBITOR Magazine Honors Best Convention Centers with 2026 Centers of Excellence Awards
November 3, 2025
Exhibitor Group is proud to announce the following 25 convention centers as winners of its 2026 Centers of Excellence Awards…
2025-10-07 Chicago voted Best Big City in the U.S. by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for ninth consecutive year
October 7, 2025
Chicago has once again been crowned the Best Big City in the U.S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the most prestigious…
2025-10-01 Chicago Hotels Set Record for Summer Room Demand
October 1, 2025
Hotels in Chicago broke all-time records by filling more than 3.56 million rooms and generating $949 million in revenue during the summer months…
2025-06-26 McCormick Place Earns Gold Level Certification from Events Industry Council
June 26, 2025
The Events Industry Council (EIC) announced today that Chicago’s McCormick Place has achieved Gold Level Certification to EIC’s Sustainable Event Standards. The certification…
2025-06-12 LE SSERAFIM's First World Tour ‘Easy Crazy Hot’ Heads to North America this September
June 12, 2025
LE SSERAFIM, the fearless quintet consisting of KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA, and HONG EUNCHAE, will embark on their…
2025-04-22 McCormick Place Hosts Inaugural Recyclepalooza, Diverts More Than 2,812 Pounds of Waste from Landfill
April 22, 2025
The McCormick Place campus collected and responsibly recycled approximately 2,476.2 pounds of e-waste, 277.5 pounds of clothing, and 61.5…
2025-04-14 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place to Renovate all Guest Rooms
April 14, 2025
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has unveiled plans to fully renovate all 1,258 guest rooms beginning in December 2025, providing a top-of-the-line guest…
2025-02-25 Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority to Reassume Management of McCormick Place
February 25, 2025
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), owner of the McCormick Place campus, announced that it will once again handle management of the convention…
2025-01-08 McCormick Place Bird Safety Improvements Reduce Collisions by more than 95%
January 8, 2025
Bird collisions at McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center have fallen by more than 95% since the summer 2024 installation of bird-safe film on the building’s two football fields’…
2024-10-08 Events Industry Council Recognizes McCormick Place and Miami Beach Convention Center for Achieving Sustainability Event Standards Certification
October 8, 2024
The Events Industry Council announced today that two Oak View Group-managed (OVG) venues—Chicago’s McCormick…
2024-11-27 Fight2Feed Delivers Over 2,000 Thanksgiving Meals with McCormick Place for 11th Annual Street Mission
November 27, 2024
This Thanksgiving week, Fight2Feed is bringing holiday cheer to thousands in need as part of its 11th annual Thanksgiving street mission…
2024-09-24 McCormick Place Completes Installation of Bird-Safe Window Application at Lakeside Center
September 24, 2024
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), owner of McCormick Place, today announced it has completed installation of…
2024-07-25 US Secret Service Outlines 2024 Democratic National Convention Security Measures
July 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Increased local security measures will be in place around Chicago’s United Center and McCormick Place in the days leading up to, during…
McCormick Place In the News
From Rooftop Gardens to Food Rescue: Seven Convention Centers Redefine Green Operations
June 15, 2026
From McCormick Place’s 11-ton e-waste collection to Javits Center’s 159 tons of donations, facilities are making sustainability…
Exploring Non-Alcoholic Beverages with McCormick Place’s Donna Mackey
June 11, 2026
Across the events industry, non-alcoholic beverages are becoming more popular. While it’s fun to celebrate, many professionals…
McCormick Place Becomes First Facility to Earn ISSA CIMS Sustainability Cleaning Certification
June 8, 2026
Certification validates McCormick Place’s leadership in sustainable cleaning and facility operations, sets new benchmark for global…
IMTS 2026 to feature over 1,800 exhibitors across 1.2 million square feet in Chicago
April 26, 2026
The International Manufacturing Technology Show returns to McCormick Place in September with a focus on machine tools…
A conversation with Mandy Davis, Vice President of Meetings at ASCO
March 26, 2026
The ASCO Annual Meeting is one of the largest and most innovative conventions held in Chicago each year. Hosted by the…
McCormick Place meetings: 2026 news and updates
February 18, 2026
As meeting and event professionals look ahead to 2026, Chicago remains a top-tier destination for conventions, trade shows…
Zero proof, high impact: Sober events in Chicago
January 20, 2026
As attendee drinking preferences evolve, the standard meeting playbook around alcohol is also changing. A recent Gallup poll…
AnitaB.org to Host 25th Anniversary of Grace Hopper Celebration in Chicago
August 26, 2025
AnitaB.org is calling on technologists, leaders, founders, students and advocates from across the entire tech industry to unite…
Chicago Sky retires Naperville native Candace Parker's jersey
August 25, 2025
Candace Parker became the second WNBA player to have her number retired by more than one team on Monday night…
10 Reasons to Meet in Chicago
August 22, 2025
Here are just a few of the reasons why Chicago should be your next meeting destination. And don’t just take it from us – hear it…
Getting a Head Start on Heat Waves: Event Professionals Weigh In
July 31, 2025
Does it seem hotter to you? If so, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency, the frequency…
Running the Chicago Marathon? Here's when you can pick up your race-day packet
July 31, 2025
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is returning to the city’s streets this fall, with the race scheduled for Sunday, Oct….
FABTECH Returns to the Windy City
July 31, 2025
FABTECH is back and bigger than ever, returning to McCormick Place in Chicago, Sept. 8-11, for a show that will span…
Destinations International: Meetings Business Is More Important to Cities Than Ever
July 21, 2025
The 2,020 people attending Destinations International’s 2025 Annual Convention at McCormick Place Convention Center…
Leading Food Companies to Share the Science and Technology Behind Their Latest Innovations at IFT FIRST
July 15, 2025
CHICAGO — The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the…
Destinations International: Meetings Business Is More Important to Cities Than Ever
July 13, 2025
The 2,020 people attending Destinations International’s 2025 Annual Convention at McCormick Place Convention…
The Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 15th Annual SUMMIT in Chicago
June 17, 2025
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is excited to announce its 15th annual WiM SUMMIT, taking place October…
What’s Trending in U.S. Exhibitions: 5 Takeaways from CEIR’s Q4 2024 Index
April 9, 2025
The U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibition industry continues to rebound, recording the strongest quarter since the…
Girls compete in National Chess Championship at McCormick Place
April 6, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) — Their focus is unwavering. Their decisions are calculated and meticulous. Their love for chess is unmatched…
Tentative 2026 Chicago Auto Show dates announced after 2025 event welcomes nearly 217K attendees
March 6, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) — The tentative dates for next year’s Chicago Auto Show have already been announced….
ProMat - The Biggest Supply Chain Event of 2025 Returns to Chicago March 17-20
January 13, 2025
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When the premier manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2025, ProMat…
Bird-Friendly Glass at McCormick Place is Working as Deadly Collisions Drop by 95%, Data Shows
January 9, 2025
Turns out, a polka dot pattern on glass really does save lives.
According to recently released information, bird collision…
SWE Shares First Conference Sustainability Report
December 19, 2024
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) held its annual conference on Oct. 24-26 in Chicago at McCormick Place, the largest…
Christmas magic fills McCormick Place during annual Christmas in the Wards event (YouTube)
December 15, 2024
Christmas magic filled McCormick Place on the city’s Near South Side on Saturday, and part of that was thanks to…
Essential Insights for Engineers at PACK EXPO 2024
November 3, 2024
From Nov. 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, PACK EXPO 2024, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and…
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McCormick Place by Numbers
Diverse Year-Round Programming
- 212 Business Events & Trade Shows
- 54 Home Basketball Games (WNBA Chicago Sky and DePaul University)
- 80% Business Events and Trade Shows
- 20% Large Public City Events
The Business Traveler
- 60% of Guests Come From 250+ Miles Away
- 40% of Guests Leave Directly to O’Hare & Midway Airports
- 1.29M Annual Hotel Room Nights
- 34 Major International and National Conventions or Trade Shows
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