HSMAI Hosting Affordable Meetings Show in Chicago in April at Navy Pier

Each year Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) hosts "Affordable Meetings," which allows event planners and suppliers get together to establish relationships and learn more about the industry. Attendance is free, and scheduled upcoming conferences include:

The Chicago event will include 320 exhibitors and anticipates nearly 1,000 planners.

These programs are attended by event planners at all stages in their careers, and those in the region should definitely consider attending. Suppliers include hotels, conference centers, special event venues, transportation companies, technology companies, and more. The suppliers who attend the trade show will likely be those who can help you with any number of the most common types of corporate events.