PropTech & Construction

Chicago Build Expo

Chicago Build is the Midwest's leading and largest construction and design show for the AEC industry. It focuses on topics including architecture, AI & digital construction, real estate, sustainability, fire safety, and HVACR.

3 months until it opens.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
Organiser
Oliver Kinross Events
Expected attendance
25,000
Industry
PropTech & Construction

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #chicagobuild

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Architecture & Design Track
  • AI & Digital Construction Track
  • Future of Midwest & Real Estate Track
  • Sustainability Track
  • Fire Safety & Security Track
  • HVACR Track
  • Skills & Innovations Hub

On stage

Speakers

  • Lindi SchaefferVice President
  • Amanda SchomakerHead of Growth
  • Randy StanburyFounder
  • James DeaneDirector of Sustainability, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
  • Jeannette Lenear PeruchiniVice President, Managing Principal, Great Lakes, AECOM
  • Aaron BeyersAECOM
  • Monica BrickerAssociate Principal, AECOM
  • Corey ZussmanQA/QC Vice President, AECOM
  • Brandon ClokeyPresident, American Institute of Building Design
  • Jacquelyn MillerEngineered Wood Specilaist
  • Tim MagnerAssociate, Arda Design
  • Shannon SterneAria Group
  • Chris HamerCEO / President, Aria Group Architecture + Design
  • Alicia RucinskiArticle Student Living
  • Steven KohnPrincipal, Avison Young
  • Luther LampkinSr. Virtual Design Construction Manager
  • Tammy KellyAssistant Project Manager, BEAR Construction Company
  • Rob van het HofBecknell Industrial

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Tradeshow Executive
  • UpSpring PR

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Jaslin Hotel

    1.3 km from the venue

    261 West Cermak Road, Chicago

  • SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown

    1.5 km from the venue

    2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago

  • Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel

    1.9 km from the venue

    11 West 26th Street, Chicago

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