40th IBEW®
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

❖ Delegate and Guest Registration
McCormick Place Convention Center
  • Thursday, May 5th: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 6th: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 7th: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 8th: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please register early. Badges are required for event attendance.
 
❖ RENEW/NextGen Caucus
Marriott Marquis, Grand Horizon Ballroom
  • Thursday, May 5th: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
     
❖ Veterans’ Reception
Marriott Marquis, Grand Horizon Ballroom
  • Thursday, May 5th: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
     
❖ IBEW Day of Service
IBEW Local Union 134 Hall, 2722 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Thursday, May 5th : 7:00 a.m.

Lunch will follow at IBEW Local Union 134 Hall.
 

❖ IBEW Local Union 134 hosted Welcome Reception
IBEW Local Union 134 Hall, 2722 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Friday, May 6th: 4:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
     
❖ Electrical Industry Exposition
McCormick Place Convention Hall–
  • Friday, May 6th: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 7th: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 8th: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
     
❖ Women’s Caucus
Marriott Marquis, Grand Horizon Ballroom
  • Friday, May 6th: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch will follow the close of the caucus at noon in Great Lakes Ballroom.
 

❖ Government Affairs Caucus
Marriott Marquis, Grand Horizon Ballroom
  • Friday, May 6th: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lunch will precede the start of the conference at noon in Great Lakes Ballroom.
 
❖ Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC)
Marriott Marquis, Grand Horizon Ballroom
  • Saturday, May 7th: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast will precede the start of the conference at 7:00 am in Marriott Marquis, Grand
Horizon.
 
❖ Picnic & Concert
Soldier Field
  • Saturday, May 7th: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
After the picnic, enjoy a comedy show and concert at Wintrust Arena from 5:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. Live music performance by Styx, and comedy performance by Nick Offerman
Wristbands are required for attendance.
 
❖ Delegates’ Reception
McCormick Place Convention Center, Lakeside Terrace
  • Sunday, May 8th: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Business attire is requested.
 
❖ Convention Proceedings
McCormick Place Convention Center –
  • Monday, May 9th – Friday, May 13rd: 9:00 a.m. – End of Session
     
❖ Sixth District Event
Navy Pier
  • Tuesday, May 10th: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wristbands are required for attendance.
 
❖ Guest Tours
Pickup Location – McCormick Place Convention Center
  • Wednesday, May 11th: 10:00 a.m.
Tour options:
1. Architectural River Cruise Tour
2. Windy City Foodie Favorites Tour
3. Behind the Ivy Tour
4. Shedd Aquarium Tour
5. Chicago Crime Tour