About The Summit Chicago
Where Chicago's visitor economy meets
Founded to help industry leaders connect, learn and build. Since 2025 The Summit Chicago has spread across three West Loop venues: City Hall, Recess and Morgan Manufacturing.
Where Chicago's visitor economy meets
The Summit Chicago is where the business, tourism and events community comes together to shape the future of hospitality, tourism, and meetings in Illinois. Founded to help industry leaders connect, learn, and build, this annual conference has become a cornerstone for growth, innovation, and collaboration across Chicago's most dynamic companies.
In 2025, The Summit Chicago expanded across three of the West Loop's most dynamic venues: City Hall & Recess and Morgan Manufacturing. In 2026 it marked its 25th anniversary there.
At City Hall & Recess, attendees engage in professional development sessions, leadership education, and the signature Roundtable Networking Luncheon. A four-minute walk away, Morgan Manufacturing hosts the Trade Show and Summit Awards.
What makes The Summit Chicago unique is its focus on local impact with global reach. Unlike large-scale expos that scatter attention worldwide, The Summit Chicago builds meaningful relationships right here at home, connecting venues, planners, service providers, tourism partners, and the businesses that define the city's economic success.
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More Than a Conference: A Connected Community
The Summit Chicago is not just a networking event; it's a community of leaders committed to advancing the city's hospitality, tourism, and events sectors. Our attendees include directors of sales, senior managers, event planners, hotel executives, destination marketing teams, concierges, hospitality salespeople, hotel teams, media, social media influencers and public-sector tourism leaders, all aligned around the same purpose: to connect, learn, and grow. The Summit Chicago also celebrates diverse leadership, highlighting women business owners, emerging entrepreneurs, and executives shaping the future of the field.
Learning, Innovation, and Leadership Development
Education lies at the heart of The Summit Chicago's mission. Our Agenda offers sessions that teach planners, sales teams, and executives how to adapt to change, lead with confidence, and apply innovative strategies. From AI-driven marketing and hybrid event technology to sustainability practices and leadership development, sessions are led by experts who bring global perspective and local relevance.
Join the City's Most Influential Hospitality Network
At The Summit Chicago, every connection counts. From open networking lounges to roundtable sessions and sponsor-hosted events, attendees build relationships that last long beyond the conference. Our Roundtable Networking Luncheon gives participants the chance to meet peers, discuss challenges, and find solutions through guided, topic-focused discussions that drive real business results.
For sponsors, exhibitors, and venue partners, the event offers unmatched visibility and access to decision-makers who are shaping Chicago's future. Learn more on our Exhibit & Sponsor page about how your brand can align with top industry leaders and reach the people who influence purchasing, sales, and strategy across the Midwest.
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a returning partner, The Summit Chicago is your opportunity to join a powerful network of professionals working together to make Chicago a leader in global hospitality. Attend The Summit Chicago to experience this year's program firsthand or contact us for partnership information, sponsorship packages, or speaking opportunities.
26 years in
The Summit Chicago, in the words of the people who come
Interviews with attendees, exhibitors and partners filmed at The Summit Chicago 2025.
