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January 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Feb 2026
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Morton's Chicago
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Feb 2026
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Salon 61
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Feb 2026
 
10
Mar 2026
 
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CHAPTER NEWS
Coming soon: MPI-CAC Membership Office Hours! This new offering is open to both new and experienced members who want to ask questions, connect with our community, and hear what’s coming up in the chapter. 

Office Hours will be held on the first Friday of every month at 10:00 AM. Be on the lookout for the sign-up link and join details coming soon!
 

Connect with fellow meeting professionals in a relaxed setting while enjoying cheeses, crudité, and your first glass of red or white wine—courtesy of Morton’s. This is a free event, offering a great opportunity to meet new faces, reconnect with existing members, and expand your network. We hope to see you there!
 

The Sponsored Planner Program for 30th Annual Golf Classic to be held on Monday June 15 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort is well underway.

'Now on the Tee' is the option to request meeting us on the first tee for a day of Golf with your sponsor starting with breakfast and ending at the 19th hole. The option of requesting the '19th Hole Only' is also available for someone with a more limited schedule.

If you are ready to commit right away, please contact Ted Miller at tedmillerchicago@gmail.com and we will begin the matching process for you.

This is going to be a fabulous event so make a point to be there!


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As Chicago continues to grow as a top-tier destination for meetings and events, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by intentional planning, elevated hospitality, and experiences that feel distinctly local. With new developments across the city, evolving attendee expectations, and a strong corporate presence driving demand, planners and partners will be challenged to create events that are both memorable and measurable.
 

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INDUSTRY NEWS
 
Source: Associations Now

Meeting professionals are entering the new year feeling optimistic, though concerned about rising costs and what formats will resonate with a wide range of attendees. Overall, the outlook is positive: 85 percent of respondents said they felt optimistic about the coming year, in part because “the meetings sector is stabilizing after half a decade of unpredictability and change.

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Source: Skift Meetings

It starts with a foundation of trust, layered with a mix of interesting people, exclusive experiences, and the promise of potential business.
 

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