Venues

Gleacher Center

The University of Chicago Gleacher Center is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago’s business community just blocks away from the Loop and steps away from Magnificent Mile shopping, restaurants and hotels. It is easily accessible from public transportation and adjacent parking lots. All conference sessions will be held at The Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive.

The Conference Reception will be held at the Lora D. Art Gallery, 445 East Illinois Street, Suite 150. The Gallery is located in the New River East Art Center off Illinois Street and is within walking distance of both the Gleacher Center and the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.

Many conference attendees will be staying at the conveniently located Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street. Located on the banks of the Chicago River, within walking distance of Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Loop business district, the Art Institute and more, the hotel features a 40,000 square foot ballroom, meeting rooms with the latest in sound equipment and audiovisual technology, a fitness center, Shula’s Steak House, Java Bar, Riverside Café, Chi Bar, Esplanade Express, 24-hour room service, and an elegant Ballroom Promenade overlooking the Chicago River.