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Trade shows in Chicago 2026–27

14 upcoming exhibitions and trade fairs in Chicago, led by machinery & manufacturing and multi-sector. Open any show for its dates, venue and how to get its exhibitor list with verified contacts.

Exhibition venues in Chicago

Upcoming trade shows in Chicago

October 2026

28–29 Oct 2026Chicago Build Expo A 2026 exhibitor listMcCormick Place · Construction, building & interiors

November 2026

2–4 Nov 2026Fastmarkets Forest Products North America Conference 2026 exhibitor listMachinery & manufacturing
15–20 Nov 2026Sc 2026 exhibitor listMulti-sector

January 2027

22–24 Jan 2027Chicago Rv Show Chigaco Rv Expo 2027 exhibitor listRenaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel · Machinery & manufacturing
25–27 Jan 2027Ahr Expo USA 2027 exhibitor listRetail, marketing & business services

March 2027

16–17 Mar 2027American Manufacturing Summit 2027 exhibitor listRenaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel · Machinery & manufacturing

April 2027

5–8 Apr 2027Himss Conference And Exhibition 2027 exhibitor listMcCormick Place · Multi-sector
5–8 Apr 2027Himss Global Health Conference & Exhibition 2027 exhibitor listMcCormick Place · Healthcare, pharma & life sciences
8 Apr 2027Zak World Of Façades USA Chicago 2027 exhibitor listMachinery & manufacturing

July 2027

11–14 Jul 2027Ift Annual Meeting & Food Expo 2027 exhibitor listMcCormick Place · Food, beverage & agriculture
27–29 Jul 2027Asi Show Chicago 2027 exhibitor listMcCormick Place · Machinery & manufacturing
31 Jul – 3 Aug 2027Chicago Collective Men's Edition 2027 exhibitor listThe Mart · Multi-sector

August 2027

22–24 Aug 2027Chicago Collective Women's Edition 2027 exhibitor listThe Mart · Multi-sector

September 2027

14–16 Sep 2027Newtopia Now 2027 exhibitor listRetail, marketing & business services

Selling to exhibitors in Chicago

Booth designers and stall fabricators

Every exhibitor at Chicago trade shows needs a stall designed, approved and built before the doors open. Reach them while the brief is still open, not after a competitor has the order.

Leadline for stall fabricators

Event and exhibition agencies

Exhibitors at Chicago trade shows also buy booth staff, AV, printing, giveaways, travel and post-show follow-up. One list tells you which brands are coming and who to call.

Leadline for agencies

B2B sales teams

Visiting Chicago trade shows? Book meetings at the booths that matter before you fly, instead of walking the halls hoping to find the right person.

Pre-show outreach

Recent shows in Chicago

Their exhibitors are prospects for the next edition.

18–21 Oct 2026Pack Expo International Chicago 2026 exhibitor listMcCormick Place · Packaging, printing & paper
21 Oct 2026Cdao Community Executive Summit USA Chicago 2026 exhibitor listChicago Marriott Downtown · Technology, IT & telecom
25–30 Jun 2026American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibits (ALA Annual Conference) 2026 exhibitor listRetail, marketing & business services

Questions

How many trade shows are coming up in Chicago?

We list 14 upcoming trade shows in Chicago, mostly in machinery & manufacturing and multi-sector. The next one is Chicago Build Expo A 2026 (28–29 Oct 2026).

Which venues host exhibitions in Chicago?

McCormick Place, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, The Mart. Each venue page lists its upcoming shows.

How do I get exhibitor lists for Chicago trade shows?

Open the show's page here and follow the official website link to its exhibitor directory or floor plan. Upload the floor plan PDF or paste the directory link into Leadline: you get every exhibitor with booth number, verified email and phone number in about 5 minutes.

I build exhibition stalls in Chicago. How do I find clients?

Pull the exhibitor list of each show eight to ten weeks before it opens and contact the companies with booked space before they sign off a stall design, usually about four weeks out. 9 shows in Chicago open in the next six months.

Show dates come from organiser and venue calendars and were last checked on 21 Oct 2026. Dates can change: confirm with the organiser before you book travel or a stall.