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.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Destination Experiences Registration Desk
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.-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
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Destination Experiences Registration Desk
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Brand USA
Brand USA Global Trends and Market Insights
A quick dive into top travel trends, insights, and updates with Brand USA.
TBD
Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Experience with IPW
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.
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Choose Chicgo
Opening Event
Open to all registered delegates.
Monday, June 16, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Brand USA
Media Breakfast and Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
9:00 a.m.-4:35 p.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
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Brand USA
Lunch
4:35-5:30 p.m.
Open Networking
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 a.m.-4:35 p.m.
Business Appointments
10:20-11:30 a.m.
Networking Session and Open Appointments
12:30-1:45 p.m.
New York City Tourism + Conventions
Lunch
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 a.m.-4:35 p.m.
Business Appointments
10:20-11:30 a.m.
Networking Session and Open Appointments
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Experience Kissimmee
Lunch
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.
Closing Event
Open to all registered delegates.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Booth Teardown
Varies