All meetings and events are at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616, unless otherwise noted. Times subject to change. All times are Central Time Zone.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Young Professionals Summit (additional fee)
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Self-Assessment and Accreditation Workshop (additional fee)
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Brewery Tour
4:30–9:30 p.m.
Coordinated by the Chicago Metro Chapter
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Registration
6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
First-Timers and New Members Meeting
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Education Sessions
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony and Keynote
10:00 a.m.–Noon
Exposition Open
Noon–4:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1 and Theater #2
Noon–3:50 p.m.
Technology Solutions Theater
Noon–3:50 p.m.
Asset Management Space
Noon–3:50 p.m.
The Pitch (previously New Product Theater)
Noon–3:50 p.m.
Prize Drawings
APWA Connect LIVE!
2:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
3:00–4:50 p.m.
Get Acquainted Party (ticketed event)
Navy Pier
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
5K Fun Run and Walk
Time TBD
Coordinated by the Chicago Metro Chapter
Education Sessions
8:00–9:30 a.m.
National Equipment Roadeo Competition
8:00 a.m.–Noon
Exposition Open
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1 and Theater #2
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Technology Solutions Theater
9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Asset Management Space
9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
The Pitch (previously New Product Theater)
9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
9:45–11:00 a.m.
CPWA Luncheon (ticketed event)
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Prize Drawings
APWA Connect LIVE!
1:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
2:00–4:50 p.m.
Awards and Recognition Ceremony
5:00–6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
General Session
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Exposition Open
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1 and Theater #2
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Technology Solutions Theater
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Asset Management Space
9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
The Pitch (formerly New Product Showcase)
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Education Sessions
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Small Cities/Rural Communities Brunch (ticketed event)
10:00–11:30 a.m.
People, Purpose, Presence Brunch (ticketed event)
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Prize Drawings
APWA Connect LIVE!
12:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
1:30–4:20 p.m.
Chapter Dinners
Evening; times and locations vary
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Registration
7:00 a.m.–Noon
Golf Tournament
Times TBD
Location TBD
Coordinated by the Chicago Metro Chapter
Closing General Session and Keynote
8:30–9:45 a.m.
Technical Tours (ticketed events)
Morning; times vary
Education Sessions
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate Program
10:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Education Sessions
11:25 a.m.–12:15 p.m.