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Chicago Conventions and Expo Services

Chicago convention services by GES transform event spaces into experiences that captivate attendees and exhibitors. Our team delivers expert trade show support throughout Chicago, including McCormick Place and other premier venues.

From booth design to logistics, our local teams ensure a seamless experience for attendees and organizers alike. Learn how we can make your next event in Chicago a success.

Conventions in Chicago

Chicago is a top-tier destination for trade shows and conferences. With more than 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space at McCormick Place alone—and thousands of hotel rooms nearby—it’s a natural hub for international exhibitions.

Conventions in Chicago fuel billions in annual economic activity. These events are prime opportunities to showcase innovations, close deals, and build lasting partnerships. Executing flawlessly in a competitive setting requires deep local expertise. From setup to teardown, GES ensures your event runs smoothly, on time, and on budget. Every detail—from booth setup to logistics—must be handled with precision. That’s why expert expo services are essential to ensure everything runs smoothly, on time, and on brand.

Popular Chicago Exhibition Venues

McCormick Place

As North America’s largest convention center, McCormick Place features over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. The venue features four connected buildings on Chicago’s lakefront. With advanced AV tech, sustainable design, and ample meeting space, it’s built for events of all sizes.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Our Relationship with Hyatt Regency Chicago is paramount to a flawless execution of your event. With over 70,000 sq ft the Riverside Exhibit Hall is the perfect venue for mid-sized exhibitions or trade shows. The hotel also features smaller venues and meeting spaces to accommodate any size event. You can depend on us to provide your exhibitors and attendees with the best possible experience.

Sheraton Grand Chicago

We have been Sheraton Grand Chicago’s preferred full-service provider since 1992. The Sheraton has over 125,000 sq ft of dynamic event space. Including the largest ballroom in Chicago. The Sheraton has the perfect combination of venue meeting spaces for conventions, trade shows, exhibitions and corporate events. Located right next to the riverwalk in the heart of downtown makes it easy for your attendees to enjoy the city and the views.

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Why Work with GES for your Chicago Convention?

Since 1926, GES has partnered with clients in Chicago to deliver unforgettable event experiences. We maintain strong relationships with McCormick Place, Navy Pier, and top hospitality brands throughout the city.


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How GES Can Help With Exhibition Accommodation Planning

Contact our Chicago Conventions onPeak team to help with hotel planning. With onPeak, the leading provider of event industry accommodations, we are always standing by to assist you.

We’ll handle the details, so you don’t have to, including hotel contracting, room block management, marketing, customer support, on-site rebooking, event recaps, and more. With over 35+ years of experience and strong hotel relationships, we offer simplified reservations, VIP expertise, full group control, accelerated analytics, and optimal integration.

Don’t wait, say hello to onPeak or talk to a GES Expert to get started on your most hassle-free hotel booking experience ever.

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This was our first event in Chicago and we needed all the help we could get managing labor and working with unions. GES was proactive to ensure we did not have hiccups onsite. They worked extremely well with all other vendors and was well-prepared for our event. Everyone from our attendees, to exhibitors to our leadership were thrilled with conference. Kuddos to everyone for making our 100th anniversary a success.

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