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The Midwest’s most anticipated construction and design show is making its return! Chicago Build 2025 is taking over McCormick Place on October 29-30, and it’s set to deliver an electrifying two-day experience like no other - bringing together over 30,000+ attendees, 400+ powerhouse speakers, 350+ exhibitors, and an incredible lineup of free-to-attend networking events.

This unmissable two-day event includes 13 conference tracks, AIA accredited workshops, a dedicated Government Hub, Architects Hub, Live Demo Zone, and the Midwest’s largest Festival of Construction. But that’s not all - this year’s networking lineup is the most dynamic yet, offering exclusive opportunities to make new connections and do business.

Networking Events Lineup

October 29 - Day 1:

● 10:00am - 11:00am: Meet the Contractors, Developers and Architects in the Midwest

● 11:15am - 12:15pm: Meet the Sustainability Leaders

● 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Happy Hour with Industry Speakers

● 1:45pm - 2:45pm: Meet the Digital Construction Innovators

● 3:00pm - 4:15pm: The Midwest’s Largest Networking Event for Diversity in Construction

● 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Ask Me Anything! AEC Industry Speed Mentoring

October 30 - Day 2

● 10:00am - 11:00am: AEC Professionals Networking Exchange

● 11:15am - 12:15pm: Real Estate & Facilities Management Mixer, in partnership with International Facility Management Association

● 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Architecture Networking Event

● 1:45pm - 2:45pm: Builders Connect

● 3:00pm - 4:15pm: The Midwest’s Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction, in partnership with Professional Women in Construction Chicago