Arrival Ground Transportation from O’Hare International Airport

Chain Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up

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Cocktail Reception

Optional Outing – Chicago Walking Tour

We’ll gather for a continental breakfast and to check in at 9:15am before leaving the hotel at 10:00am. We will start at the Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile and take a 2-hour tour of the city. The tour includes interior or exterior stops at Pioneer Plaza, the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower (exterior), Millennium Park & Bean, the Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Riverwalk, Trump Tower, AMA Plaza and Marina City (exterior). Followed by a 12:15pm lunch at Giordano’s…Is Not Just Pizza. Go to any pizza place in town, and you’ll find so-so pies made with so-so skills. Take one mouthwatering bite of a Giordano’s stuffed double-crust pie, and you will see why we’ve been the best pizza place in Chicago since 1974! We’ll walk back to the hotel at 1:15pm. Pre-registration required.

Optional Outing – Chicago Sports Museum

It’s “Game On!” at the interactive Chicago Sports Museum, which celebrates the world of Chicago sports using simulated experiences, relics and stats. The Museum combines skill challenges and hi-tech simulated experiences with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts. It’s a playground for sports fans of all ages. We’ll gather for a continental breakfast and to check in at 9:15am before leaving the hotel at 10:00am. Lunch will be provided at the Club House prior to 1:00pm return to hotel. Pre-registration required.

Arrival Ground Transportation from O’Hare International Airport

Chain Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up

keycards

New Chain Executive Orientation
Learn how to navigate the Event and maximize your time at RestaurantPoint East.

Supplier Reception and Orientation
Hear from a Chain Executive about their experience at RestaurantPoint East. Meet with other Suppliers and learn to navigate our on-site technology.

Chain Executive Introduction/Reception
Join your peers, meet your boardroom peer group and discuss what’s top of mind!

Meet & Mingle Cocktail Reception

Opening Keynote: Embrace the Shake

Phil Hansen
“The Artist for the People”
Artist Phil Hansen suggests that we can increase our creativity by “Embracing the Limitation.” During art school, Phil developed nerve damage in his hand which caused a constant tremor, which prevented him from working in his preferred style of art. His commitment to “embrace the shake,” as he calls it, helped him be a far more innovative artist. Phil will share his personal journey of challenge and triumph and will inspire you to rise above any obstacle to succeed. This is more than just a talk, it’s an experience!

Welcome Reception and Dinner

Supplier Breakfast

​Chain Executive Boardroom Breakfast Meeting

Boardroom Presentations

Group Lunch

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Content Session

Break

Private One-on-One Appointments

Break

Dinner Party