We will not provide shuttle service for the hotels on McCormick Place’s campus: Hampton Inn McCormick, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2Suites, Hyatt McCormick, Marriott Marquis Chicago.
Yes, the IFT FIRST app will be available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play store in early June. Check back later for details.
Once you're ready to begin planning, please reach out to Melodie Anderson at IFT for guidance on hosting an event at one of our official IFT FIRST hotel partners or for any questions you may have. She can be contacted at manderson@ift.org or 312-604-0265. Learn more
All attendees will be required to have a badge to participate in the meeting. Badges are required to access the Expo Hall.
Badges should be removed once attendees leave McCormick Place.
Attendees may be subject to bag screenings.
IFT FIRST General Information
IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo will take place July 12-15 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
McCormick Place Convention Center 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive Chicago, Illinois 60616
It is IFT's policy that you must be at least 18 years of age to attend IFT FIRST.
The dress code for IFT FIRST is business casual. We also recommend dressing in layers and wearing comfortable shoes.
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi will be available in McCormick Place during IFT FIRST. Details on accessing the Wi-Fi will be available closer to the event date.
While registering for IFT FIRST, you will have the opportunity to request special assistance and other services to be provided during the event.
McCormick Place Baggage Check will be available during the meeting. There is a nominal fee for baggage check.
NOTE: McCormick Place is a cashless campus. This includes McCormick Place as well as the hotels: Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2Sense, Hyatt McCormick, Marriott Marquis
Suitcasing is an unethical business practice in which companies will gain access to an event by obtaining event credentials (attendee badge, media badge, etc.) and then soliciting for business within the expo hall or other spaces used for the conference. Solicitation at IFT FIRST by any company that is not an official exhibitor of the event is strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from the meeting. Policies are subject to change without notice.
