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ATTEND
THE SUMMIT CHICAGO
Insights
from experts leading Chicago’s hospitality and tourism markets.
Strategies
to help you strengthen your operations, marketing, and leadership approach.
Connections
that open doors to partnerships, job opportunities, and collaborations.
Trends
shaping the future of events, venues, and guest experiences.
Development
sessions designed to help you and your team achieve measurable success.
A Summit Experience for Every Professional
The Summit Chicago is built for people who make things happen—executives, planners, concierges, and business owners who lead the industry forward. Whatever your focus, you’ll find value here: insights, new connections, and clear strategies to reach your goals.
If you’re a hotel concierge, salesperson, guest services professional, or part of a management team, The Summit Chicago is an investment in your career. Discover the latest trends in operations, sales, service, and guest experience. Learn how top companies use technology, data, and strategic planning to deliver excellence across every touchpoint. Gain new ideas to help your team increase performance, drive revenue, and elevate customer satisfaction.
If you’re a meeting, wedding, or event planner—or a destination management company (DMC)—The Summit Chicago is built for you. Access educational programs that help you plan smarter, negotiate confidently, and deliver unforgettable experiences. You’ll meet trusted vendors, explore innovative venues, and gain practical strategies you can apply immediately. The Summit’s planner education sessions are curated to help you grow your business, enhance your reputation, and achieve measurable success.
Connect with tourism leaders, corporate planners, and marketing teams looking for unique experiences, venues, and local partnerships. Build relationships that open doors for collaboration, new clients, and long-term growth. The Summit connects Illinois businesses and attractions with the professionals who can help them expand reach, visibility, and results.
Network with venues, entertainment providers, and creative professionals who make Chicago’s weddings and private events world-class. Learn how to attract luxury clients, manage operations efficiently, and align with top vendors across the city. Whether you specialize in destination weddings or local celebrations, The Summit helps you stay ahead of the latest design, service, and planning trends.
Gain behind-the-scenes access to the city’s largest hospitality event. Capture stories, discover new products, and collaborate with businesses shaping the next wave of Chicago’s hospitality and tourism industry. Build relationships that expand your reach and connect your brand with the leaders and companies redefining Chicago’s visitor experience.
When you attend The Summit Chicago, you’re joining the hospitality, tourism, and event community shaping the future of business in our city. This annual conference brings together industry leaders, hotel teams, concierges, event planners, tourism professionals, social media influencers, media partners, and corporate executives—all under one roof to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Over two full days across Chicago’s West Loop venues, City Hall & Recess and Morgan Manufacturing, attendees participate in sessions designed to help them grow their business, discover new strategies, and create meaningful connections across Illinois and beyond. From hands-on workshops and leadership panels to curated networking experiences, every part of The Summit is built to inspire growth and drive measurable results.
You’ll hear directly from the top voices in hospitality, tourism, and event management—professionals who know what it takes to deliver innovation, build community, and achieve success in today’s evolving market. Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning for another year, The Summit Chicago offers the opportunity to meet new partners, share ideas, and leave with actionable insights that help your business thrive.
Current Exhibitors
The Summit Chicago isn’t just an event—it’s a career-defining experience. Every attendee is part of a professional community focused on learning, sharing, and building together. You’ll connect with peers, partners, and mentors who help you develop strategies for success in an industry built on collaboration.
The one-day program includes interactive workshops, high-impact panels, and small-group discussions where attendees share challenges and discover new solutions. Each session is guided by industry leaders who bring a mix of global insights and local relevance.
In addition to the main sessions, the Roundtable Networking Luncheon provides the perfect setting to meet peers, exchange ideas, and form relationships that turn into real business opportunities.
If you’re looking to grow your skills, expand your professional network, and help build the future of Chicago’s hospitality community, The Summit is where you need to be.
