Location

WordCamp Chicago 2020 will take place May 2-3, 2020, at the UIC Dorin Forum at Halsted and Roosevelt in Chicago, IL, USA.

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Things you need to know: 

The UIC Dorin Forum has a purse and bag policy; all bags that enter the facility are subject to inspection and may be denied.

The following items are prohibited and not allowed in the venue, please do not attempt to bring them with you:

• Animals with the exception of Certified Service Animals.
• Laser pens, laser products, glow sticks
• Noisemaking devices (air horns, whistles, etc.)
• Projectiles (including frisbees and beach balls)
• Skateboards, skates (roller or in-line), scooters or hoverboards
• Weapons (knives, guns, chains, or any item that can be construed as a weapon)
• Illegal substances/drugs of any kind (an exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the entrance)
• Fireworks or any other incendiary device
• Any other item deemed unacceptable by Venue Management

What you may want to bring:

• Small extension cord
• Surge Protectors
• Fully charged devices

2020 Hotel Block Information

WordCamp Chicago has negotiated group rates with the following two hotels – both rates are held until the hotel specific dates shown below. After that, regular rates apply – all subject to availability.

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown

Valid for check-in 5/1 or 5/2 and checkout by 5/3
$179 Block rate held until 4/3
Up to 25 rooms for the initial booking capacity

Mention WordCamp Chicago 2020 to get the booking rate on the phone to 855-268-1763 or use the online link below:

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop

Valid for check-in 5/1 or 5/2 and check-out by 5/3
$199 – block rate held until 4/8
Up to 25 rooms available at this rate

Mention FJR to get the booking rate on the phone to 312-829-5000 or use the online link below: