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Chicago Construction News special feature

The Midwest’s most anticipated construction and design show is making its return! Chicago Build 2025 is taking over McCormick Place on October 29-30, and it’s set to deliver an electrifying two-day experience like no other – bringing together over 30,000+ attendees, 400+ powerhouse speakers, 350+ exhibitors, and an incredible lineup of free-to-attend networking events.

This unmissable two-day event includes 13 conference tracks, AIA accredited workshops, a dedicated Government Hub, Architects Hub, Live Demo Zone, and the Midwest’s largest Festival of Construction. But that’s not all – this year’s networking lineup is the most dynamic yet, offering exclusive opportunities to make new connections and do business.

Networking events lineup
Oct. 29 – Day 1:

  • 10:00am – 11:00am: Meet the Contractors, Developers and Architects in the Midwest
  • 11:15am – 12:15pm: Meet the Sustainability Leaders
  • 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
  • 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Ask Me Anything! AEC Industry Speed Mentoring

Oct. 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
  • 1:45pm – 2:45pm: Builders Connect
  • 3:00pm – 4:15pm: The Midwest’s Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction, in partnership with Professional Women in Construction Chicago

Date: Oct. 29-30
Venue: Hall D2, Lakeside Center Level 3, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
Registration: Registration is free through the Chicago Build website:
www.chicagobuildexpo.com