Hall F2, West Building, Level 3 McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA

No, tickets are not yet available, but you can submit your interest to attend  here!

Yes. You can submit your interest to attend  here.

Yes, the more the merrier! Our registration system will allow you to register multiple tickets for your colleagues. Be sure to promote the free tickets to all of your colleagues, clients and anyone else you know working in the AEC Industry. This event is tailored to the whole industry.

Wednesday 28 October:
9.30am – 5.30pm

Thursday 29 October:
9.30am – 4.30pm

Your print at home badges are available for download when you register online. If you have any questions regarding your ticket, please email us  marketing@chicagobuildexpo.com.

Your free ticket is valid for both days of the show, to all feature areas, conference stages and networking events.

We strongly advise all attendees to print badges at home in order to gain FAST TRACK ENTRY. Simply provide your company name or your name to an attendant at the registration terminal and they will find your registration and print your name badge.

There will be water points within the venue where you will be able to refill your water bottle but not within the hall itself.

No, your registration to the show will allow you access to all conferences, AIA workshops and networking events. They are running on a first come first serve basis so we recommend arriving 5 mins ahead of the sessions you plan to attend, to secure a seat. 

Yes, you can register even if you only plan to come for the afternoon. We have a jam-packed agenda and the exhibition will run until 4.30pm. 

You can register at the show. However, to avoid queues, we do advise that you register and print your badge before arriving at the show.

Day 1: Conference stages run from 10.00am and finish at 5.30pm

Day 2: Conference stages session run from 10.00am until 4.30pm

Licensed architects must earn continuing education credits each year to fulfil AIA membership requirements. You may also need to complete continuing education requirements to renew your state license(s). AIA measures continuing education in Learning Units (LUs). One hour of continuing education earns one LU. AIA Architect members are required to complete 18 LUs from registered AIA/CES providers each year. Of the 18 LUs, 12 must be in the topic areas of health, safety and welfare (HSW).

No. We cannot distribute this list due to GDPR.

Smart Casual/Business.

Yes, it is located outside of the hall.

Yes, there will be several delicious catering points within the hall, so you do not have to leave the venue for lunch and snacks. 

You can find further information about parking on McCormick Place's website here.

There are no age restrictions however we do ask for all children to be accompanied by a parent at all times.

No, we do not sell attendee data. Any companies who reach out claiming they are selling our attendee data are not affiliated.