Construction & Real Estate conferences & trade shows in Chicago, IL

Oct 28–29, 2026·McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2, Chicago, IL

Two-day construction and design show with exhibits, conference tracks and networking for architecture, engineering and construction professionals.

Who it's for

Architecture, engineering, construction and real estate professionals

Approx. size

30,000+ attendees · 350+ exhibitors

Organizer

Oliver Kinross

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Registration: Free

Site offers free tickets.

Nov 3, 2026·Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites, Chicago, IL

Morning program on the Chicago industrial real estate market: market state, construction, leasing demand and redevelopment.

Who it's for

Industrial real estate developers, investors, brokers and owners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General admission: $215

Prices rise as each tier sells out; no deadlines published.

Nov 11–12, 2026·The Gleacher Center, Chicago, IL

Annual commercial real estate conference with an evening reception and a full-day program of economists, educators and industry professionals.

Who it's for

Commercial real estate professionals, investors and alumni

Approx. size

250+ attendees

Organizer

University of Chicago Booth School of Business Real Estate Alumni Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL

Conference and expo on financing and developing affordable housing, with sessions on tax credits, deals and policy.

Who it's for

Affordable housing developers, owners, operators and state housing agencies

Approx. size

1,500+ attendees

Organizer

Questex

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18, 2026·Warwick Allerton Chicago, Chicago, IL

Half-day summit on operating costs, resident and tenant retention and proptech across office, multifamily and industrial portfolios.

Who it's for

Property operators and asset managers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General admission: $130

Prices rise as each tier sells out; no deadlines published.

Nov 19, 2026·Theater on the Lake, Chicago, IL

Evening networking forum with a panel for Chicago real estate developers, owners, brokers and investors.

Who it's for

Developers, owners, brokers, investors and other real estate service professionals

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

Lincoln Park Builders

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 2, 2026·Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL

One-day event on hotel investment, operations, development and design in Chicago.

Who it's for

Hotel investors, operators, developers and designers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $130

Prices rise as each tier sells out; no deadlines published.

Dec 3, 2026·Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank, Chicago, IL

Networking expo linking small businesses with government and prime contractor procurement tables, resource partners and workshops.

Who it's for

Small businesses seeking procurement opportunities and growth resources

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

The Economic Development Center (EDC) at CMAA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 10, 2026·Chicago, IL

Panels on converting and reusing buildings in the Loop, Michigan Avenue and Uptown.

Who it's for

Developers, investors and owners of Chicago commercial buildings

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $125

Prices rise as each tier sells out; no deadlines published.

Jan 23–27, 2027·Chicago, IL

Technical sessions, courses, committee meetings and networking, held alongside the AHR Expo.

Who it's for

HVAC&R engineers and building industry professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

ASHRAE

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 25–27, 2027·Chicago, IL

Large HVACR exhibition and conference series in Chicago.

Who it's for

HVACR industry professionals, contractors, engineers

Approx. size

50,000+ attendees · 1,900+ exhibitors

Organizer

Not stated

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 13–16, 2027·The Mart, Chicago, IL

Commercial interiors and design trade show held at The Mart in Chicago, with showrooms, exhibitors and educational programming.

Who it's for

Design professionals and commercial interiors buyers

Approx. size

50,000+ attendees · 400+ exhibitors

Organizer

Merchandise Mart Properties

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jul 14–15, 2027·Chicago, IL

Conference on emerging technology in building and infrastructure construction, covering field operations, jobsite productivity, safety and logistics.

Who it's for

Executives and leaders in BIM, AI, robotics, preconstruction and field operations

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

BuiltWorlds

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 25–29, 2027·McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Water quality conference and exhibition covering technical sessions and a large exhibit floor for the water and wastewater community.

Who it's for

Water and wastewater professionals

Approx. size

20,000+ attendees · 1,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

Water Environment Federation

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published