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Welcome to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is a municipal corporation created by the Illinois General Assembly. Our mission is to attract trade shows, conventions, meetings, expositions and public events to the strengthen the economy of Illinois and the region at large.
We invite you to learn more about our organization and the McCormick Square campus.
McCormick Square
Home to the largest convention center in North America, including the Midwest’s largest farm-to-fork rooftop garden, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and soon the new Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis Chicago, McCormick Square is a global destination fit for tourists, convention goers and native Chicagoans alike.
McCormick Place
McCormick Place is the premier convention facility in North America. Located just minutes from downtown Chicago, McCormick Place attracts close to three million visitors each year. McCormick Place is comprised of four buildings with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space and a soon-to-open state-of-the-art event center. McCormick Place is committed to creating a great experience for every person, every time.
The Collection at McCormick Square
As Chicago’s premier convention destination, The Collection at McCormick Square is a one-stop solution for meeting organizers and convention planners, offering a seamless transition from the hotels to the exhibition space and the city. Every day, the team works to enhance the experience of each visitor and maintain Chicago’s leading position in the convention and tourism industry.
