Education
Know Before You Go
Everything You Need Before The Summit!
Thanks for your participation in The Summit, Enjoy Illinois presenting partner. We're excited to roll out the red carpet for you! We know you'll walk away recharged and ready to act on your networking efforts, educational takeaways and leads. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your time at the Hospitality & Tourism Summit!
Attire
Dress code is business casual. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes—there’s a lot to explore!
Parking Info
Paid parking lots are available near the venues.
We recommend using SpotHero to reserve your spot early. Check out the map showing garage locations below.
Free Shuttle Service
Sponsored by Aries Charter Transportation, the shuttle will run continuously between three venues from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm.
The shuttle will rotate between:
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The Emily Hotel - Looking for a lunch alternative? Stop by Fora in The Emily Hotel.
🗺 Click here to view the Summit map which includes the three shuttle venues and surrounding parking lots available on Spot Hero.
Check-In & Badging
Check-in begins at 8:45 am at City Hall or Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.), depending on your session. You can also check-in at Morgan Manufacturing for the trade show.
🆔 You’ll receive your name badge, which is required for entry into all Summit events.
Floor Plan
Explore the layout of the Trade Show at Morgan Manufacturing so you can plan your visit.
📍 View the floor plan in the Summit Program on pages 4-7.
WiFi
WiFi is available at all venues. Network and password information will also be shared on-site and in your printed program:
Recess & City Hall: Guest
Password: helloguest
Morgan Manufacturing: TheSummitChicago
Password: summit25!
Venue Info & Schedule
Education & Eggs, sponsored by Yolk (8:45 am - 11:50 am) + Luncheon sponsored by AV Chicago (11:50 am - 1:45 pm):
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City Hall & Recess
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838 W. Kinzie St. – West Loop
Trade Show + Summit Awards Sponsored by Live Art International (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm):
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Morgan Manufacturing
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401 N. Morgan St. – West Loop
After-Party (6:00 pm)
Cash bar - no registration required.
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The City Hall & Recess
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838 W. Kinzie St. – West Loop
Note: Walk time between City Hall/Recess & Morgan Manufacturing is four minutes.
Download the Expo Pass App
Download the mobile Expo Pass app to maximize your day! It contains an interactive agenda and exhibitor directory. Please make sure to turn on notifications, as we will use them to communicate important information throughout the day.
Instructions on how to download the app are below:
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Download the mobile app via the Apple App store or Google Play
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Open the app and click "Create your account." Use the same email you used to register.
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Select the Hospitality & Tourism Summit and click "Enter.”
Directory
Check out the full exhibitor, sponsor, and speaker directory below. This gives you a tool to refer to when you need to find contacts that you met at The Summit. It will be live for the remainder of 2025.
NCA Silent Auction
Don’t miss the National Concierge Association Chicago Chapter’s Silent Auction at the Trade Show in Morgan Manufacturing near the entrance. Place your bids to support a great cause and walk away with some amazing prizes!
Program
Grab a printed program at registration or check out the digital version here. It includes a trade show exhibitor map, schedule, and more.
Hotel Info
CHCA Raffle
Grab your raffle tickets at the Chicago Hotel Concierge Association booth for a chance to win fabulous hotel experiences! Buy a ticket to support this fantastic organization while giving yourself a chance to live the big life for a couple of days!
Need accommodations? Stay at The Emily Hotel, the Official Hotel of The Summit 2025. They are offering special Summit room rates at 20% off.
Register for Educational Sessions
If you haven’t registered for your educational sessions yet, please do so ASAP as some sessions will sell out! You can do that by logging into your registration from the confirmation email that was sent when you registered and modifying your session selections.
Social Media
Tag us on socials and use #TheSummit2025!
Instagram: @thesummitchi
Facebook: @thesummitchicago
LinkedIn: @the-summit-chicago
Coat Check
It’s currently forecasted to be a nice day. That said, we will not have an attended coat check. We will have unattended coat racks available.