Corporate & Association Event AV Production
Chicago, Illinois
CTS-certified AV production for corporate conferences, association annual meetings, and trade shows at McCormick Place, the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Marriott Marquis, and venues across Chicagoland.
Get a Chicago Event Quote Association EventsChicago: A Premier Convention Destination
Chicago is home to McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, plus a dense cluster of world-class hotel ballrooms and convention spaces. From the lakefront to the Loop to Rosemont near O'Hare, Chicago offers every scale of event venue — and PCG has the local logistics knowledge to make every one perform flawlessly.
Chicago Event Fact
Chicago hosts the National Restaurant Association Show (70,000+ attendees), RSNA Annual Meeting (radiology, 50,000 attendees), the American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, and ASAE Technology Conference. McCormick Place alone hosts over 3 million convention visitors per year.
Key Venues & Convention Centers
McCormick Place
The largest convention center in North America at 2.6 million square feet of total space, including 840,000 sq ft of exhibit space across four interconnected buildings. PCG is experienced with full McCormick Place production including Lakeside, Skyline, Arie Crown Theater, and the West Building.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
2,032 rooms and 228,000 sq ft of event space in two towers. One of the largest hotel convention complexes in the US. PCG specializes in overriding hotel in-house AV at properties like the Hyatt Regency — saving associations 30 to 50 percent versus in-house rates.
Marriott Marquis Chicago
1,205 rooms and 100,000 sq ft of event space in the South Loop, directly connected to McCormick Place via the Wintrust Arena sky bridge. A top pick for association overflow headquarters hotels. PCG regularly works both the Marriott Marquis and McCormick in the same convention week.
Hilton Chicago
1,544 rooms and 234,000 sq ft of event space on Michigan Avenue. The Grand Ballroom seats 2,500 for general sessions. A classic Chicago convention hotel for mid-size association annual meetings and corporate banquets.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Located in Rosemont, 5 minutes from O'Hare International Airport. 350,000 sq ft of exhibit space. Ideal for trade shows and conventions where attendees are flying in nationally and want minimal ground transfer time.
InterContinental Chicago
792 rooms on the Magnificent Mile with 45,000 sq ft of event space. The Magnificent Ballroom and Grand Tier are favorites for awards galas, leadership conferences, and high-end corporate dinners. PCG handles full AV production for intimate executive events here.
What PCG Brings to Chicago Events
Chicago is a high-demand convention market where in-house hotel AV companies charge premium rates. PCG offers association and corporate meeting planners an independent AV alternative with superior capabilities and lower costs:
30–50% Lower Cost
Independent AV consistently undercuts hotel in-house pricing at Chicago properties. We pass savings directly to you.
Consistent Team Year-Over-Year
The same lead technician who learned your event last year comes back for your Chicago return. No retraining. No surprises.
Full Production Capability
LED walls, line array sound, custom stage lighting, delegate voting, hybrid streaming — capabilities the hotel in-house team simply does not offer.
AV Services for Chicago Events
Chicago Event Production FAQs
Does PCG travel to Chicago for events?
Yes. PCG is a national event production company headquartered in Portland, OR that travels throughout the US. We have produced events at McCormick Place, the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Marriott Marquis, and other Chicago venues. Travel costs are included in our project quotes.
Can we use PCG instead of McCormick Place in-house AV?
Yes — many associations and corporate clients bring independent AV companies into McCormick Place. The venue has specific rules about what outside vendors can and cannot do, and PCG is experienced with the McCormick Place vendor compliance process. We handle all coordination with the venue.
Can you support events at both McCormick Place and a headquarters hotel simultaneously?
Yes. We regularly deploy split teams to support convention center general sessions and headquarter hotel breakout rooms or pre-function receptions running at the same time. One event director coordinates everything from a single point of contact for you.
What is the best time of year for large conventions in Chicago?
Chicago convention season peaks in spring (April through June) and fall (September through November). Summer brings massive leisure tourism crowds and higher hotel rates. Winter is lower cost but weather logistics require planning. Whenever your event lands, PCG plans logistics accordingly.
Producing a Chicago Event?
Tell us your event date, venue, and attendee count. We will put together a detailed proposal covering equipment, crew, and travel — no obligation.
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