September 12-13, 2023 | Big Ten Conference Center | 5440 Park Place, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 | (847-671-4444)
Hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign EDA University Center
Event Contacts: Rebecca Motley (motley1@illinois.edu) and Cheri Soliday (csoliday@illinois.edu).
Showcase Registration Fee: $150.00 per person
Includes: breakfast, lunch, and snacks at Showcase sessions on September 12 & 13.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: 9/6/2023.
Cancellation Deadline: August 25 by end of day. Cancellations after this date may not be eligible for a full or partial refund.
8/25/2023: Last day to ensure Block Rate at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
8/25/2023: Registration Cancellation Deadline.
9/06/2023: Last Day to Register for Showcase and Tour.
9/11/2023: Pre-Event Innovation District Tour 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Meet at Aloft Chicago O’Hare to Board Bus.
9/12/2023: Day 1 of Showcase Sessions. 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM.
Reception and Networking: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
9/13/2023: Day 2 of Showcase Sessions. 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM.
Optional Event. Registration is FREE and is limited to 50 seats on the bus.*
September 11 | Aloft Chicago O’Hare | Arrive by 11AM
Registered participants will meet at Aloft Chicago O’Hare to board the charter bus at 11AM. We anticipate returning to Aloft around 6:30PM. Lunch will be provided. The tour may also involve a light reception at the final destination.
Please Register for Tour no later than September 6.
Space permitting on the bus, we may be able to accommodate late adds the morning of the tour. Show up at Aloft no later than 10:40 AM.
*Those who are local to Chicago can choose an option to meet us at the first tour stop and travel on the bus for the remainder of the tour. The bus will return you to the first tour stop. We can also accommodate local caravans that want to follow the bus throughout the tour. Indicate your preference during registration.
Tour Agenda: Tour participants will visit three leading Chicago locations for entrepreneurship and community development.
Aloft Chicago O’Hare | 847-671-4444
9700 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Link to Hotel Website (see below for link to block/rate)
Rate: $179/night + taxes. Includes complimentary shuttle from/to O’Hare Int’l Airport, complimentary WiFi in guestroom, and discounted on-site parking fee for hotel guests ($15/day per vehicle; regularly $23/day).
Dates: 9/10/2023 thru 9/15/2023
Make sure to adjust dates before clicking Check Availability.
Room block and rate has been extended through 8/25/2023. Make sure to adjust dates before clicking Check Availability. If the block is full or if the link is no longer active, Aloft will try to accommodate the rate (pending inventory). Call them directly at (847-671-4444 Ext. 2 OR 847-671-2064).