21st Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition & Awards
9 - 10 November 2023, Chicago, USA
The Westin Chicago Lombard - 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
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Covid testing
Attendees are required to comply with the Pro Global Media Coronavirus Policy, but note that this now does not include obligatory Covid testing on arrival.
How to get there
The event will take place at the Westin Chicago Lombard. Instructions on how to get there are on the hotel website, here. An Uber/Lyft from O'hare International Airport costs around $40 (and takes the same time to reach the conference hotel as it would a downtown hotel).
Conference language
The conference language is English.
Conference security
Lombard is a particularly quiet suburb of Chicago, but you should exercise normal levels of precautions against street crime (as in any world city) by making sure that your valuables are out of sight (or better still in your hotel room safe). There will be security at the conference and exhibition, and all delegates are required to wear their conference badges to access the event facilities.
Conference fees
The fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference proceedings volume and presentations, conference briefcase, lunches and Welcome and Farewell drinks receptions.
How to register
Please register online via the event website.
Conference programme and timings
The latest version of the conference programme can be found on the conference website. Please check regularly for any updates.
Awards Gala Dinner
The Global Gypsum Awards Gala Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday 9 November. Get ready for a party!
Spouse programme
A spouse tour programme will be organised during the conference, including attendance at the Gala Dinner and Farewell Party. The spouse programme is charged at UK£345 (at cost) - please book during registration.
We will be very pleased to welcome back all our fabulous spouses from around the world, to greet old friends and to make new ones, while having a ball and seeing the world!
The Spouse Tour programme includes attendance at the Global Gypsum Awards Dinner. Please register for the Spouse Tour online, during the conference registration process. Otherwise, please contact amanda.crow@propubs.com.
Please pick up your 'Spouse Tours' badge and programme at the conference registration desk, from 4 - 8pm on Wednesday 8 November.
Wednesday 8 November: 6pm-8pm: Welcome cocktails, Exhibitor Area
Thursday 9 November: 9.00am departure for Day 1 Tour (return to hotel for lunch)
Thursday 9 November: 6pm: Global Gypsum Awards Gala Dinner. Dress to impress and get ready to party!
Friday 10 November: Day 2 Tour - All day (wear comfortable shoes!)
Friday 10 November: 6-8pm: Farewell reception, conference hotel
Dietary requirements
Please let us know during registration if you have any special requirements.
Dress code - Conference
Dress code for the conference, the welcome and farewell parties and the gala dinner is smart casual or business attire.
Cancellation
Please note that conference fees are not refundable unless the conference is cancelled, in which case fees will be refunded after an administrative deduction of 20%. The organisers will not be liable for any additional expenses - you are strongly advised to take out insurance to cover any consequent losses, or to claim on any existing corporate insurance policy. You are advised to secure your visa before registering for the conference. Substitutions from the same company can be made at no cost up to three working days before the event.
