Convention

A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry or industry segment, and feature keynote speakers, vendor displays, and other information and activities of interest to the event organizers and attendees.

Professional conventions focus on issues of concern to the profession and advancements in the profession. Such conventions are generally organized by societies dedicated to promotion of the topic of interest. Fan conventions usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture and guest celebrities.

Conventions are often planned and coordinated, often in exacting detail, by professional meeting and convention planners, either by staff of the convention's hosting company or by outside specialists. Most large cities will have a convention center dedicated to hosting such events.

Con is a common abbreviation for convention, and some conventions (such as DEF CON and Gen Con) use it in their names.

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The Conference Center boasts these essential amentities:

• Scalable space for events of every size: 6,251 square feet of flexible space for meetings requiring as little as 460 sq. ft. to 3,239 sq. ft.
• Work with courteous and efficient staff: Event professionals available from planning to completion to ensure your event's smooth success.
• Each room is equipped with wireless Internet access.
• The latest in audiovisual technology: A full line of equipment, including LCD projector, videoconferencing, sound, and presentation support
• Full-service copy center
• Choice of four exclusive caterers
• Convenient West Loop location at the corner of Wacker/Madison
• Easily accessible from lobby via a single escalator/elevator ride