When and where is the next IESNA Midwest?

The next edition of IESNA Midwest takes place June 14-16, 2027, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

What is IESNA Midwest?

IESNA Midwest, formerly the Midwest Solar Expo, is a three-day solar and clean-energy conference and expo featuring presentations, policy updates, hands-on training, networking, and an exhibition of the latest solar innovations. It is the Midwest regional event of the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America series.

Who should attend IESNA Midwest?

The event is designed for solar and storage professionals including manufacturers, distributors, developers, utilities, financiers, EPCs, installers, policy makers, regulators, startups, and service providers. Past attendees have included companies such as Ameren Illinois, ComEd, EDP Renewables, Nexamp, and SOLV Energy.

How do I register or exhibit at IESNA Midwest?

Registration and exhibitor information are available on the official website at iesna.com/midwest. Prospective exhibitors and sponsors can request the Facts & Figures kit, which includes attendee demographics, industry representation, and exhibit packages.

What are the parking and hotel options at the venue?

Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage for $20 per 24 hours, with the main garage connected to the convention center by a skybridge. Several nearby hotels, including the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare and Embassy Suites, are within walking distance and some connect to the center via skybridge.

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Venue & Travel

Venue

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

5555 N. River Rd.

The Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center is located just minutes from O'Hare International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, and is one of the Midwest's premier destinations for tradeshows, conferences, and special events, having hosted hundreds of world-class exhibitions since 1975. The venue's main phone number is +1 (847) 692-2220. The main parking garage connects to the convention center via a skybridge.

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Parking

Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage, at a cost of $20.00 for 24 hours (rate subject to change). You can pay as you exit the gate or pre-pay in the lobby area of each parking floor deck; there are no in-and-out privileges, and the maximum height of the garage is 7'3". The main parking garage connects to the convention center via a skybridge.

Getting There

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is located just minutes from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Taxi and rideshare pick-up and drop-off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018. Public transit is convenient via the CTA Blue Line's Rosemont station, and the CTA Blue Line provides quick access to downtown Chicago. Many area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from O'Hare.

Nearby Hotels

Several hotels are within walking distance of the venue, and some are directly connected via skybridge:

Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare — connected to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center via skybridge, about a mile from O'Hare, with the Fashion Outlets, restaurants, and Rosemont Theater within half a mile.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont — connected to the center via a skybridge.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare — near the convention center with indoor access to the skybridge.
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport – Rosemont — located across from the convention center, two blocks from the Rosemont Entertainment District and Fashion Outlets, and a five-minute drive from O'Hare.
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel — about an 8-minute walk from the convention center and a 4-minute walk from Rosemont Theatre.
Aloft Chicago O'Hare — within walking distance of the convention center.
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel and Conference Center — adjacent to the Fashion Outlets, Rosemont Entertainment District, and convention center, less than two miles from O'Hare.