About this Event
City of Chicago Construction Summit | 2025
Building an Empowering Future in Construction
Join the Department of Procurement Services (DPS) and our partners on Thursday, March 27, for an exciting exploration of government contracting opportunities! This dynamic Summit will focus on construction contracting with key City infrastructure departments shaping Chicago’s future. It’s the ultimate event for construction enthusiasts, featuring an action-packed agenda with interactive panels, engaging networking, and inspiring keynote presentations—all centered around upcoming projects.
Business owners will have the opportunity to connect in person with leading government officials from the construction sector, exploring the latest projects, innovations, and opportunities shaping Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Delve into the City’s construction landscape and position your business for future success and growth. This is an essential event for anyone who wants to be part of the next wave of impactful, citywide development!
Come out and network with us! We are excited to discuss these contracting projects and vendor opportunities.
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS:
WELCOME AND OPENING ADDRESS
SPOTLIGHT ON KEY CITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENTS
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS
PRIME MATCHING HALL WITH LARGE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
RESOURCES FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Agenda
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
WELCOME ADDRESS
Host: Sharla Roberts, Chief Procurement Officer
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
OPENING REMARKS
🕑: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Department of Planning and Development (DPD) |
Department of Housing (DH) |
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Department of Water Management (DWM)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Department of Transportation (CDOT)
🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:30 PM
Department of Aviation (CDA) | ORDER UP! Concesssions
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TOOLBOX CONVERSATIONS: ACCESS TO CAPITAL
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
RESOURCES FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
Info: Understanding the JOC Program |
How to Become Certified with the City of Chicago |
Doing Business with the City of Chicago |
What is Compliance? |
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
Untitled agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Department of Water Management (DWM)
Host: Randy Conner
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UIC Forum 1213 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
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