Workforce Summit Event Logistics
A New and Future Workforce
An Agri-Food Summit for the 21st Century
Thursday, September 26, 5:30-7:30 PM: Reception
TBD
Friday, September 27, 8:00-4:00 PM: Summit
Simmons Center for Global Chicago
303 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
2nd floor Conference Center, Burnham and Wright rooms.
*This is an invite-only event. Advance registration is required. Space is intentionally limited.
*Attendees are required to bring photo ID for security check-in for both the Sept 26 opening reception and Sept 27 summit.
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Sept 26: Parking option TBD
Sept 27: Parking options at the Simmons Center for Global Chicago
303 E. Wacker Garage Parking (Entrance on 225 N. Lower Columbus Drive):
You will be entering on the lower level of Columbus Drive – the same level as the Columbus Drive bridge over the Chicago River (225 N. Lower Columbus Drive entrance). This is below the pedestrian entrance to the building.
Elevators from the 303 E Wacker garage go directly to the 303 E Wacker lobby. From that elevator come around to the main lobby area to find the security desk where you will need to check in.
– Check in at the front desk using your ID
– Front desk will escort you to the elevator
– Travel to the 2nd floor Conference Center, Burnham and Wright rooms.
If you plan to drive, you may wish to reserve a space ahead of time, if available, using parking apps like ParkChirp or SpotHero for discounted rates. Parking may also be available at nearby buildings. 303 E. Wacker is surrounded by four large hotels (Swissotel, Radisson Blu, the Fairmont, and the Hyatt Regency), each offering valet/garage parking options. Taxi stands at each of these hotels are normally well staffed. Some limited street parking is available in the area – note that street parking nearby is metered on the Park Chicago app and parking fees apply 24/7.