Industry Xchange

Celebrate Meetings. Celebrate Chicago. Celebrate You!

In collaboration with other Chicagoland meetings and events industry associations, Industry Xchange (IX) 2019 will be held at Alhambra Palace Restaurant for an afternoon education program. This will be followed by a networking and blow-out celebration, all on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)!


Agenda & Session Information*
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Registration & Networking
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM | Welcome, President's Remarks, GMID Proclamation 
4:10 PM - 4:35 PM | Crisis Communication in the Age of Social Media
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM | Human Trafficking in Our Backyard: A Conversation
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | A message from Lori Healy, CEO, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM | The Economic Impact of Meetings and Events: A Moderated Discussion
5:45 PM - 6:10 PM | IAudience Q&A with all speakers
6:10 PM - 6:15 PM | Closing, President's Remarks
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Networking Reception and Celebration

Click HERE for Session Descriptions and Speaker Information

We want to hear from YOU!
As Industry Xchange (IX 2019) is all about collaboration and community. We want to hear your thoughts and your questions on industry topics that will ultimately be integrated into our program and discussion. You can share your thoughts on questions and topics via the Industry Xchange Topic & Question Submission Form.





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We look forward to celebrating with you on April 4th!