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
Brand USA Global Trends and Market Insights
Come learn top travel trends, insights, and updates with Brand USA.
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Choose Chicago
Opening Event - The Field Museum
Open to all registered delegates.
Monday, June 16, 2025
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Brand USA
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.
Brand USA
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.
New York City Tourism + Conventions and Broadway Inbound
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.
Experience Kissimmee
Lunch
2:00-4:35 p.m.
Business Appointments
4:35-5:15 p.m.
Open Networking
4:40 p.m.
American Express
$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.
Illinois Office of Tourism
Closing Event - Navy Pier
Open to all registered delegates.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Booth Teardown
Varies