# Chicago Build Expo

- Dates: 28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: Oliver Kinross Events
- Industry: PropTech & Construction
- Expected attendance: 25,000

## About

Chicago Build is the Midwest's leading and largest construction and design show for the AEC industry. It focuses on topics including architecture, AI & digital construction, real estate, sustainability, fire safety, and HVACR.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.chicagobuildexpo.com)
- [Agenda](https://www.chicagobuildexpo.com/conference-agenda)

## Topics

- Architecture & Design Track
- AI & Digital Construction Track
- Future of Midwest & Real Estate Track
- Sustainability Track
- Fire Safety & Security Track
- HVACR Track
- Skills & Innovations Hub

## Speakers

- Lindi Schaeffer, Vice President
- Amanda Schomaker, Head of Growth
- Randy Stanbury, Founder
- James Deane, Director of Sustainability, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
- Jeannette Lenear Peruchini, Vice President, Managing Principal, Great Lakes, AECOM
- Aaron Beyers, AECOM
- Monica Bricker, Associate Principal, AECOM
- Corey Zussman, QA/QC Vice President, AECOM
- Brandon Clokey, President, American Institute of Building Design
- Jacquelyn Miller, Engineered Wood Specilaist
- Tim Magner, Associate, Arda Design
- Shannon Sterne, Aria Group
- Chris Hamer, CEO / President, Aria Group Architecture + Design
- Alicia Rucinski, Article Student Living
- Steven Kohn, Principal, Avison Young
- Luther Lampkin, Sr. Virtual Design Construction Manager
- Tammy Kelly, Assistant Project Manager, BEAR Construction Company
- Rob van het Hof, Becknell Industrial

## Sponsors and partners

- Tradeshow Executive
- UpSpring PR

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #chicagobuild

- [Chicago Build Expo 2025 - Highlights - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcdrbLfAEoQ)
  - Join us at Chicago Build 2026 on Oct 28-29 at McCormick Place, co-located with InstallerSHOW Chicago. The Midwest's largest construction and design show feat...
- [Chicago Build 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vZAs93jQnw)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/chicago-build-expo-e08651bbe6c9/