Agenda At-A-Glance
Agenda is subject to change. All events will be held at the Palmer House unless noted otherwise.
Tuesday, October 6
6:30 a.m. |
Foundation Golf Tournament |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour |
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Chicago Favorites Walking & Food Tour |
11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Registration & Silent Auction |
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Client Liaison, Self-Operator & Integrated Facility Manager Lunch |
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Rising Stars Lunch & Meeting |
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Innovation Showcase Exhibitor Set Up |
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Supplier Session |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Client Liaison & Self-Operator Session |
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Student / Fellow Kick-Off |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Spark Session: Career Success? Yes, and… Joy and the Intentional Journey |
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. |
2027 CPC Meeting |
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. |
New Member First-Time Attendee Event & Reception |
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception: Taste of Chicago! Industry Networking Event |
Wednesday, October 7
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Silent Auction |
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Registration |
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Innovation Showcase Exhibitor Set Up |
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast |
8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Innovation Showcase |
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Student / Fellow Session |
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
President’s Luncheon |
2:00 p.m. |
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2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
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3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Work Catch-Up Break |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Hunger Games |
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Palmer Pre-Dinner Pour |
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
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9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Empire Dessert Lounge & Nightcap |
Thursday, October 8
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Registration |
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Breakfast |
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
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11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Innovation Showcase |
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Student / Fellow Session |
12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Innovation Showcase Exhibitor Tear Down |
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch & Hunger Games Check Presentation & Innovation Showcase Awards |
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
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4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Committee & Board Meetings |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Student / Fellow Session |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Work Catch Up Break |
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
President’s Evening |
Speaker Presentations
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Opening Reception: Taste of Chicago! Industry Networking Event
Set the tone for conference with a kickoff event that pays homage to Chicago's legendary favorites and culinary scene. Talented chefs from our host companies will take center stage, showcasing their craft and bringing an inspired menu to life.
