About this Event
Attend TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon on June 17, 2026
When the TEDxLakeShoreDrive event took place on freezing-cold January 30, over 250 partners, sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and speakers made multiple unexpecTED cool connections.
It’s time to regroup mid-year. And, you are invited.
Come join us for this inaugural Salon event to share ideas, updates, and networking, all things related to TED, TEDx, and along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.
TEDxLakeShoreDrive 2026
Ticket Schedule*
General Admission $25 [ till June 10, 11:59 pm CT]
Just in Time $35 [ till June 15, 11:50 pm CT]
At the Door $40 [June 17, 5 pm CT]
* Includes breathtaking Chicago cityscape, unexpecTED connections, delectable cheeses and charcuterie, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Due to building security, each attendee must register separately and be prepared to show a government ID. Upon your registration, you will receive a GuideBook prior to your arrival.
Agenda*
5:00 pm Check in
5:30 am Count Down
7:00 pm Close out
Optional post-event Dutch Dinner on the 67th floor
Venue
A premier private business and social club in Chicago, located on the 66th and 67th floors of the iconic Willis Tower, offering breathtaking city views, fine dining (Craftsman) and casual bars (Frame), networking opportunities, and extensive private event spaces for corporate and social functions, serving as a sophisticated hub for Chicago's leaders and professionals within the Invited Clubs network.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Willis Tower is an iconic urban destination and state-of-the-art, human-centered workplace. Standing at 1,450 feet and 110 stories, Willis Tower is one of the world’s tallest buildings—offering the region's most breathtaking views of the city and Lake Michigan. The 103rd-floor Skydeck attracts approximately 1.3 million visitors annually. In 2022, the tower completed a $500 million restorative street-to-sky transformation that included the addition of Catalog, a 300,000-square-foot curated dining, entertainment, and community experience, as well as a 30,000-square-foot outdoor terrace and 150,000 square feet of tenant amenity spaces. Today, Willis Tower is a world-class destination for work, dining, and experiencing the best of Chicago.
*TEDxLakeShoreDrive reserves all rights to make any changes pertaining to meeting schedules, rehearsals, speakers' confirmation, speaking order, event location, agenda, dates, and time, if necessary.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Metropolitan, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 40.00
