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The Summit Chicago 2026 in photos and video

On April 28, 2026, more than 1,100 hospitality, tourism and event professionals spent the day together in Chicago's West Loop. Education & Eggs and the breakout sessions filled City Hall, the Roundtable Luncheon took over Recess, and 110+ exhibitors served samples, ran activations and met buyers on the trade show floor at Morgan Manufacturing, where the Summit Awards winners were named on stage. Browse the highlights below, then get your ticket for April 27, 2027.

Highlight videos

See The Summit Chicago in motion

One day, three West Loop venues and the people who make Chicago's visitor economy run. Watch the highlight reel, then hear from attendees on why they come back every year.

The Summit Chicago
Highlight reelEducation, the trade show floor and the energy of the day in a few minutes.
The Summit Chicago
In their wordsAttendees on the connections, ideas and business they take home from The Summit Chicago.
A packed room for Education & Eggs at City Hall, The Summit Chicago 2026
A packed room for Education & Eggs at City Hall, The Summit Chicago 2026
Hospitality and tourism pros talk shop at the Roundtable Luncheon at Recess
Hospitality and tourism pros talk shop at the Roundtable Luncheon at Recess
A speaker leads a sales session for hospitality and tourism professionals at City Hall
A speaker leads a sales session for hospitality and tourism professionals at City Hall
Attendees trade ideas at high-top tables during the Roundtable Luncheon
Attendees trade ideas at high-top tables during the Roundtable Luncheon
Hand-painted chocolate bonbons sampled on the trade show floor at Morgan Manufacturing
Hand-painted chocolate bonbons sampled on the trade show floor at Morgan Manufacturing
Exhibitors from Chicago's North Shore meet planners at their trade show booth
Exhibitors from Chicago's North Shore meet planners at their trade show booth
A breakout speaker on stage during the education sessions at City Hall
A breakout speaker on stage during the education sessions at City Hall
Attendees with Summit tote bags on the trade show floor at Morgan Manufacturing
Attendees with Summit tote bags on the trade show floor at Morgan Manufacturing
An aerial hoop performer entertains the trade show crowd at Morgan Manufacturing
An aerial hoop performer entertains the trade show crowd at Morgan Manufacturing
Summit Awards winners on the step and repeat at Morgan Manufacturing
Summit Awards winners on the step and repeat at Morgan Manufacturing
Exhibitors and buyers talk business at a booth on the trade show floor
Exhibitors and buyers talk business at a booth on the trade show floor
Keynote panel on building social media influencer partnerships that deliver results
Keynote panel on building social media influencer partnerships that deliver results
Bite-size appetizers served by an exhibitor at the trade show
Bite-size appetizers served by an exhibitor at the trade show
The Chicago Hotel Concierge Association team at their trade show booth
The Chicago Hotel Concierge Association team at their trade show booth
A Summit Awards winner with her trophy at The Summit Chicago 2026
A Summit Awards winner with her trophy at The Summit Chicago 2026
A hoop performer mid-spin on stage at the trade show
A hoop performer mid-spin on stage at the trade show
Panelists take questions from the audience in a City Hall breakout session
Panelists take questions from the audience in a City Hall breakout session
Attendees play a booth game with an exhibitor at Morgan Manufacturing
Attendees play a booth game with an exhibitor at Morgan Manufacturing
Exhibitors and attendees connect at booths across the trade show floor
Exhibitors and attendees connect at booths across the trade show floor
Networking at the Roundtable Luncheon tables at Recess
Networking at the Roundtable Luncheon tables at Recess
Summit Awards winners accept their trophy at Morgan Manufacturing
Summit Awards winners accept their trophy at Morgan Manufacturing
An espresso martini poured at a beverage sampling booth on the trade show floor
An espresso martini poured at a beverage sampling booth on the trade show floor
An exhibitor talks with a buyer at a Summit Chicago trade show booth
An exhibitor talks with a buyer at a Summit Chicago trade show booth
A panel on stage in front of the Chicago skyline during the education sessions
A panel on stage in front of the Chicago skyline during the education sessions
A Junkanoo performer at the Islands of the Bahamas booth on the trade show floor
A Junkanoo performer at the Islands of the Bahamas booth on the trade show floor
Summit Awards winners celebrate on the red carpet backdrop
Summit Awards winners celebrate on the red carpet backdrop
Attendees visit the Wrigley Field Events booth at the trade show
Attendees visit the Wrigley Field Events booth at the trade show
Speakers share real-world advice in a City Hall breakout session
Speakers share real-world advice in a City Hall breakout session
Attendees stop by a photo and video experience booth at the trade show
Attendees stop by a photo and video experience booth at the trade show
Dessert samples and conversation at a catering exhibitor's booth
Dessert samples and conversation at a catering exhibitor's booth
Chocolate tarts and cookies sampled on the trade show floor
Chocolate tarts and cookies sampled on the trade show floor
A keynote speaker addresses hospitality and tourism professionals at City Hall
A keynote speaker addresses hospitality and tourism professionals at City Hall
Summit Awards winners with their trophy at The Summit Chicago 2026
Summit Awards winners with their trophy at The Summit Chicago 2026
A Chicago sailing charter exhibitor shows attendees what's on offer
A Chicago sailing charter exhibitor shows attendees what's on offer
A panel discussion on the main stage during The Summit Chicago education program
A panel discussion on the main stage during The Summit Chicago education program