The wait is almost over! Next week, the Midwest’s largest construction and design show returns
to McCormick Place, uniting thousands of industry leaders, innovators, and trailblazers under
one roof.
Chicago Build Kicks Off Next Week - Doors Open at 9:30am Wednesday & Thursday
(October 29 & 30, McCormick Place)
Doors open at 9:30am on Wednesday October 29 and Thursday October 30. Print your badge
beforehand to gain fast-track entry.
Expect cutting-edge technology, game-changing insights, and unmatched networking
opportunities. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, contractor, designer, or supplier, this is the
event that sets the pace for what’s next in construction and design.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
● 400+ trailblazing speakers across 13 conference tracks & AIA CES workshops
● Unmissable networking events hosted with some of the biggest names in the industry
● A show floor packed with top exhibitors showcasing the latest products and innovations
● A Festival of Construction - live music, DJs, competitions, and entertainment like you’ve
never seen before
● Insider access to leading contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, and real
estate giants
● And countless more highlights designed to elevate your business and your career
Start planning your visit today with the official show guide:
👉 www.chicagobuildexpo.com/show-guide
Networking Events Lineup
October 29 - Day 1:
● 10:00am - 11:00am: Meet the Contractors, Developers and Architects in the Midwest
● 11:15am - 12:15pm: Meet the Sustainability Leaders, in partnership with Women in
Renewable Energy, Green Building Initiative & International WELL Building Institute
● 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Happy Hour with Industry Speakers
● 1:45pm - 2:45pm: Meet the Digital Construction Innovators
● 3:00pm - 4:15pm: The Midwest’s Largest Networking Event for Diversity in Construction, in
partnership with Chicagoland AGC & National Association of Black Women in Construction
● 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Ask Me Anything! AEC Industry Speed Mentoring, in partnership with
Movember
October 30 - Day 2
● 10:00am - 11:00am: AEC Professionals Networking Exchange
● 11:15am - 12:15pm: Real Estate & Facilities Management Mixer, in partnership with
International Facility Management Association
● 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Architecture Networking Event, in partnership with American Society of
Interior Designers & American Institute of Building Design
● 1:45pm - 2:45pm: Builders Connect, in partnership with International Masonry Institute
● 3:00pm - 4:15pm: The Midwest’s Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction, in
partnership with Professional Women in Construction Chicago and National Association of
Women in Construction
Date: October 29 - 30
Venue: Hall D2, Lakeside Center Level 3, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(MLK) Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
This is your last chance to register for Chicago Build. Register your free ticket today: www.chicagobuildexpo.com
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