Conference Venue

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

101 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States of America

Conference dates: 24–25 September 2026  |  In-person sessions: 24 September 2026  |  Online sessions: 25 September 2026

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The Venue

All conference sessions on 24 September 2026 will take place in the meeting facilities of the Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. The hotel is an all-suite property located in the River North / Magnificent Mile district, within walking distance of North Michigan Avenue. Detailed room assignments will be published with the conference programme.

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Getting There

O'Hare International Airport (ORD): approx. 18 miles / 30–50 minutes by car; also reachable by CTA Blue Line.
Midway International Airport (MDW): approx. 12 miles / 25–40 minutes by car; also reachable by CTA Orange Line.
Public transport: the CTA Red Line (Chicago and Grand stations) and several bus routes stop a short walk from the hotel.

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Accommodation

Participants are responsible for their own accommodation. Rooms at the venue hotel can be booked directly through the hotel website. As September is a busy period in downtown Chicago, we strongly recommend booking early. Numerous alternative hotels are available within walking distance.

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Around the Venue

The venue sits in the heart of downtown Chicago, a few minutes on foot from the Magnificent Mile, and close to the Chicago Riverwalk, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art, along with a wide choice of restaurants and cafΓ©s.

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Visa & Invitation Letters

International participants who need a visa to enter the United States should begin the application process as early as possible. Invitation letters for registered authors can be requested via the contact page. Please note that an invitation letter does not guarantee that a visa will be granted.

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Hybrid Participation

INTCEC 2026 is held in a hybrid format. In-person sessions take place at the venue on 24 September 2026, while online sessions are held via Zoom on 25 September 2026. Presenters who cannot travel to Chicago may present virtually. See the registration page for details.

For any question regarding the venue, travel or accommodation, please write to intcec.conference@gmail.com or use our contact page.

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