SITE Chicago

SITE Chicago SITE Chicago is a local chapter of SITE Global. We promote motivational experiences through education & the power of networking.

Our members are travel industry professionals, who use incentive travel as a business tool to achieve extraordinary results.

06/12/2026

Attention SITE Chicago - proudly serving Illinois, Michigan & Wisconsin Members: We Need Your Voice!

The Incentive Travel Index is back, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our industry.

SITE, IRF, and Oxford Economics are collecting insights on the trends impacting incentive travel right now, from AI and budgets to destination selection, risk management, and what’s next for our industry.

Why participate?
✨ Ensure SITE Chicago’s perspective is represented
📈 Contribute to the industry’s most influential research
🏆 Help us climb the leaderboard and become the chapter with the most responses!

The survey is completely anonymous and takes just 15 minutes to complete - but the impact goes far beyond that. The more responses collected, the stronger and more valuable the data becomes for all of us.

🔗 Use the link below (exclusive to our chapter) and add your voice today!

Let’s show the industry the strength of SITE Chicago 💙

https://emea.focusvision.com/survey/selfserve/2eb6/260504?list=27 #?

Registration is now open!Join SITE Chicago - proudly serving Illinois, Michigan & Wisconsin for an evening of networking...
05/29/2026

Registration is now open!

Join SITE Chicago - proudly serving Illinois, Michigan & Wisconsin for an evening of networking and pickleball fun at ACE Pickleball Club in Brookfield, Wisconsin!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT
📍 ACE Pickleball Club | Brookfield, WI

Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball player or have never picked up a paddle before, this event is for everyone. Beginners can enjoy an introduction to the game, while experienced players can jump right into regular play. And if you’d rather just network and socialize... that works too!
Connect with fellow meeting and incentive professionals while enjoying a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

✨ Bonus: The first 30 registered attendees will receive a FREE pickleball paddle!

Register at sitechicago.org/events

⚾️ Calling all meeting & incentive planners! ⚾️Applications are still open to be hosted to attend the SITE Chicago Grand...
05/29/2026

⚾️ Calling all meeting & incentive planners! ⚾️

Applications are still open to be hosted to attend the SITE Chicago Grand Slam on Friday, July 31 at Wrigley Rooftop for the iconic Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees game!

Why attend?
✨ Build valuable connections with top industry suppliers
✨ Network with fellow meeting & incentive professionals
✨ Strengthen relationships within the SITE Chicago community
✨ Enjoy an unforgettable summer afternoon of baseball, networking, and fun overlooking Wrigley Field

This is not your typical industry event - it’s a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create new partnerships in an exciting and relaxed setting.

Spots are limited! Apply today and join us for one of the best events of the summer ☀️

To apply, visit: sitechicago.org and click on Become a Hosted Buyer on the homepage.

Registration Opening Soon! 🏓Join us in Wisconsin for an afternoon of networking, connection, and a little friendly compe...
05/20/2026

Registration Opening Soon! 🏓

Join us in Wisconsin for an afternoon of networking, connection, and a little friendly competition with fellow incentive professionals.

Special thanks to our event sponsor Visit Brookfield for helping make this event possible!

Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball player or picking up a paddle for the first time, this event is designed for all skill levels. Enjoy beginner instruction, open play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the SITE Chicago community proudly serving Illinois, Michigan & Wisconsin.

What to expect:
• Lite bites & drinks
• Raffles and door prizes
• Networking with industry peers
• A chance to experience Brookfield’s premier pickleball venue

🎁 Bonus: The first 30 registered attendees will receive a complimentary pickleball paddle!

Visit: sitechicago.org/events for more info.

Last week’s SITE Chicago Spring Education Event was one for the books✨From networking with incentive professionals to bu...
05/01/2026

Last week’s SITE Chicago Spring Education Event was one for the books✨

From networking with incentive professionals to building new relationships and sharing fresh ideas, the energy at Café Brauer was incredible. Attendees walked away inspired by Marie Johnson, CMP of M&IW and her session, “The Neuroscience of Experiences That Actually Stick,” a powerful and refreshing perspective on designing events that create meaningful, lasting impact long after the experience ends.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event such a success and creating an unforgettable afternoon of learning, networking, and collaboration:
✨ Host Sponsors: Café Brauer and Tigerlily Events
✨ Event Sponsors: Los Cabos Tourism, Opal Collection, Destination Reps, and Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.
✨ Strategic Sponsors: Blue Plate, BlackOak Technical Productions, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Copa Airlines, Cvent, ECO Destination Management Services of the Dutch Caribbean, MK Event Photo

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved spending a beautiful spring day with you and can’t wait to see you at the next SITE Chicago event!

Enjoy these beautiful pictures from the event captured by MK Event Photo 📸

04/21/2026

☀️ Last call to join us TOMORROW!

Spring in Chicago is calling… and there’s no better way to enjoy it than an evening at Café Brauer in Lincoln Park with SITE Chicago – proudly serving Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin🌸

Join us for an inspiring and energizing event featuring our keynote:
“Beyond the Wow: The Neuroscience of Experiences That Actually Stick”, packed with meaningful takeaways you can bring back to your programs right away.

Plus, connect with some of the top incentive professionals in the industry while soaking in a beautiful spring evening in the city.

✨ Incentive buyers: registration is still OPEN!

📅 April 22
⏰ 4:00–7:30 PM
📍 Café Brauer | 2021 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL

👉 Register now: sitechicago.org/events

04/16/2026

Join us at our Spring Education Event as Marie Johnson, Senior Event & Marketing Strategist at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide dives into “Beyond the Wow: The Neuroscience of Experiences That Actually Stick” - a fresh take on designing events that leave a lasting impression long after they’re over.

Registration is still open for buyers and starts at just $25.00!

📅 April 22, 2026
📍 Café Brauer in Lincoln Park | Chicago, IL

Agenda:
• 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration
• 4:30–6:00 PM | Education & Welcome Remarks
• 6:00–7:30 PM | Reception & Networking

Register at: www.sitechicago.org

04/09/2026

⚾ Save the Date ⚾️
Join us for the 5th Annual SITE Chicago Grand Slam at Wrigley Rooftops on Friday, July 31, 2026!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of networking, skyline views, and ballpark energy with us. You won’t want to miss this signature summer event!

-Suppliers: email [email protected] to learn how you can attend.

-Buyers: interested in being hosted? Visit sitechicago.org and scroll to “Become A Hosted Buyer” to complete the interest form.

Mark your calendars now, more details coming soon!

04/09/2026

It was great to support MPI CAC’s Industry Xchange event yesterday at the Field Museum!

The education sessions were relevant and engaging, and the networking was, as always, a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with customers and peers while making new connections.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the SITE Chicago table to learn more about our chapter and the benefits of membership for incentive professionals, we loved connecting with you!

We look forward to seeing you at our spring event on April 22. Visit sitechicago.org for more information!

See you tomorrow at Industry Xchange!Be sure to stop by the SITE Chicago table during the networking reception - we’d l...
04/07/2026

See you tomorrow at Industry Xchange!
Be sure to stop by the SITE Chicago table during the networking reception - we’d love to connect and share more about our chapter and the benefits of being part of our community.

Missed online registration? No problem! Onsite registration will be available at the event.

Click here for more info:
https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/events

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