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2026 SHFM National Conference

October 6 - October 8
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2026 SHFM National Conference

SAVE-THE-DATE!

October 6-8, 2026 | Chicago

Get ready to experience Chicago at its most inspiring—inside the legendary Palmer House. We’re bringing big ideas to a storied setting in the heart of downtown, where timeless glamour meets modern momentum. From energizing speakers to high-impact networking, every moment is designed to spark connection and turn insight into action!

Save-The-Date for Chicago and be part of shaping the future of workplace hospitality!

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When

October 6-8, 2026

Where

Palmer House
A Hilton Hotel
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Interested in Sponsorship?

Download the 2026 National Conference Sponsorship Program and return your completed form to Michelle Romero, Executive Vice President, at mromero@hqtrs.com.

Agenda At-A-Glance*

Tuesday | October 6

6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Foundation Golf Tournament
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AM Activity
11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration Opens
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 Star Lunch & Meeting
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Showcase Exhibitor Set Up
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Supplier Session
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Client Liaison & Self-Operator Session
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. New Member First-Time Attendee Event
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION: Industry Networking Event

Wednesday | October 7

7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Innovation Showcase Exhibitor Set Up
8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynoter General Session
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Innovation Showcase / Networking Tables
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. President’s Luncheon  
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. General Session
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hunger Games
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Experience Chicago – Curate Your Evening
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 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. General Session
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Innovation Showcase / Networking Tables
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Closing General Session
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Committee Meetings & Work Catch Up Break
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. PRESIDENT’S EVENING

*Subject to Change 

Details

  • Start: October 6
  • End: October 8