Chicago, Illinois · Trade shows · Conventions · Corporate events
Interactive Event Entertainment in Chicago
Racing simulators, VR games, golf and soccer simulators for Chicago trade shows, conventions and corporate events. Our crew delivers, sets up and runs every experience, from McCormick Place show floors to hotels and offices across the city.
McCormick Place & downtown venues
Delivered, staffed & run by our crew
Custom branding
Trade show ready
Local proof
Recent Chicago events
Our most recent Chicago show, and what it takes to work the biggest convention center in North America.
IMTS 2026 · McCormick Place
Hexagon racing simulators with a live leaderboard
September 2026 · Trade show booth activation
Two racing simulators branded with Hexagon and Oracle Red Bull Racing graphics, plus a leaderboard screen. Attendees came back all week to beat the fastest lap.
Laminar · Pack Expo, McCormick Place
Two branded golf simulators
October 2026 · Trade show
Two golf simulators with Laminar branding and golf balls printed with the logo, running a closest-to-the-pin challenge over two show days.
Chicago Boat Show · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Golf and surf simulators at the Discover Boating Beach Club
January 2026 · Consumer show
A golf simulator and a surf simulator carrying the Chicago Boat Show logo. NMMA told us both were very popular in Chicago. At the 2025 show, the golf simulator hit about 40 players an hour at its Saturday peak.
Working McCormick Place
What we handled at IMTS
- Shipped both simulators through the show’s freight contractor
- Set up and tested everything before opening day
- Added simulator branding, in-game branding and a live leaderboard
- Staffed the simulators for the full show
- Handled move-out through the marshalling yard
Where we set up
Chicago venues we serve
Chicago is one of the biggest trade show cities in the country, and most big shows land at McCormick Place. We’ve already worked McCormick Place for IMTS and Pack Expo, and the Chicago Boat Show in Rosemont, and we plan every venue’s freight, labor and power rules before event day.
Convention centers
- McCormick Place
- Navy Pier
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
- Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
- Marriott Marquis Chicago
Hotels & event venues
- Hyatt Regency Chicago
- Hilton Chicago
- Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
- Fairmont Chicago
- Soldier Field
- Corporate offices & campuses
Around Chicago
- The Loop
- River North
- West Loop & Fulton Market
- Streeterville
- Rosemont & Schaumburg
- Near O’Hare (ORD) & Midway (MDW)
Chicago logistics
Planning an activation in Chicago
Chicago shows are big and run on strict rules. Here’s how we plan around them.
Freight contractor & marshalling yard
McCormick Place shows bring freight in through the official contractor and a marshalling yard. At IMTS we handled both, in and out.
Show labor rules
Chicago venues have clear rules on who can move and set up equipment. We plan setup with your show contractor ahead of time.
Power & internet specs
We send exact footprint, power and internet requirements early, so your electrical and booth orders are right the first time.
Set up before opening day
For big shows we set up and test before the doors open, so your booth is ready when attendees arrive.
Leaderboards for long shows
Multi-day shows reward repeat visits. A live leaderboard brings players back to beat the top time.
Staffed from start to finish
Our brand ambassadors run the experience, coach players and manage lines, then pack out on the venue’s schedule.
Popular in Chicago
Experiences Chicago planners book most
Built for big show floors and company events. Every experience can carry your branding.
Racing simulator
Sports simulator · Head-to-head racing
VR pit stop challenge
VR experience · 2 or 4 players
Golf simulator
Sports simulator · Longest drive & closest to pin
Soccer simulator
Sports simulator · Real kicks, virtual goal
AI photo booth
AI experience · Shareable photos
Surf simulator
Sports simulator · Balance challenge
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Questions
Chicago event entertainment FAQ
Do you provide trade show and corporate event entertainment in Chicago?
Yes. We deliver, set up, staff and run interactive experiences at Chicago trade shows, conventions and corporate events, including McCormick Place, Navy Pier, Rosemont and downtown hotels.
Can you work inside McCormick Place?
Yes. At IMTS 2026 we shipped two racing simulators to McCormick Place through the show’s freight contractor, set them up before opening day, staffed the full show and handled move-out through the marshalling yard.
What are good trade show booth ideas for a Chicago show?
Give attendees a reason to stop and come back. Racing simulators with a live leaderboard, VR games and golf challenges pull people off the aisle and turn a quick visit into a week-long competition.
How early should we plan for a McCormick Place show?
As early as you can. Freight deadlines, labor orders and booth power all have cut-off dates. Send your exhibitor kit and we’ll plan around them.
What do you need from the venue?
Floor space for the experience and its line, a power connection and, for some experiences, internet access. We send the exact requirements for your order so you can include them in your venue or show orders.
Can the experiences be branded for my booth or event?
Yes. Screens, game graphics, leaderboards, floor banners and equipment wraps can carry your logo and campaign creative. We confirm branding options for each experience in your proposal.
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