IPW Event Location

Below is a preliminary schedule (subject to change). Details will be added as they are confirmed. 

Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at McCormick Place.

Friday, June 13, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Booth Set-Up

Exhibitors with a 10' x 20' or larger booth are allowed to start setting up on Friday, June 13. Registration and exhibition fees must be paid in advance to access the show floor for move-in.

Saturday, June 14, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Booth Set-Up

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Destination Experiences Registration Desk

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Registration Hours

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Press Room Hours

Varies

Ad Hoc Meetings, Brand Activations

Varies

Destination Experiences for Buyers

Destination Experiences depart from the convention center.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check-in.

 

Sunday, June 15, 2025
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Destination Experiences Registration Desk

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Booth Set-Up

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Registration Hours

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Press Room Hours

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

IPW Press Brunch and Tours

Open only to registered journalists.

Tours depart directly from the press brunch at 12:00 p.m. and return to the convention center by 4 p.m.

Times Vary

Destination Experiences for Buyers

Destination Experiences depart from the convention center.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check-in.

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Tourism Cares' Meaningful Travel Experience with IPW

This tour in partnership with South Side Tours will showcase the vibrant history, culture, and community of Chicago's South Side, featuring live storytelling, insights from local speakers, and special tour stops. After the tour, participants will enjoy a catered networking lunch at the DuSable Museum, and a guided tour of the exhibits.

Participants to arrive back McCormick Place around 2:15pm. 

Space is limited! Register now.

Questions? Contact Kristina Rocks.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Brand USA Global Trends and Market Insights

Come learn top travel trends, insights, and updates with Brand USA.

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Opening Event - The Field Museum

Open to all registered delegates.

Monday, June 16, 2025
8:00-8:45 a.m.

Media Breakfast and Press Conference

Open only to registered journalists

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Press Room Hours

9:00-10:15 a.m.

Business Appointments

9:10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Brand USA Media Marketplace

Open only to registered journalists and Media Marketplace participants.

10:20-11:30 a.m.

Networking and General Session

11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Business Appointments

12:30-1:45 p.m.

Lunch

2:00-4:35 p.m.

Business Appointments

4:35-5:30 p.m.

Open Networking

4:35-5:30 p.m.

Brand USA Media Marketplace Reception

Open to Media Marketplace participants only.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Press Room Hours

Morning

Press Conferences

Open only to registered journalists

9:00-10:15 a.m.

Business Appointments

10:20-11:30 a.m.

Networking Session and Open Appointments

11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Business Appointments

12:30-1:45 p.m.

Lunch

2:00-4:35 p.m.

Business Appointments

4:35-5:30 p.m.

Open Networking

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Press Room Hours

Morning

Press Conferences

Open only to registered journalists

9:00-10:15 a.m.

Business Appointments

10:20-11:30 a.m.

Networking Session and Open Appointments

11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Business Appointments

12:30-1:45 p.m.

Lunch

2:00-4:35 p.m.

Business Appointments

4:35-5:15 p.m.

Open Networking

4:40 p.m.

$10,000 Buyer Prize Drawing

All registered (in-person) international and domestic buyers are eligible; however you must be present during the drawing to win.

4:45-6:30 p.m.

Booth Teardown

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Closing Event - Navy Pier

Open to all registered delegates.

Thursday, June 19, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Booth Teardown

Varies

Post-FAM Tour Departures