CHICAGO—The American Society of Nephrology will hold its 2016 annual meeting at McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, according to a news release from the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau.
ASN’s meeting in 2016 is expected to attract 14,000 attendees with estimated direct expenditures of more than $34.2 million for Chicago and Illinois, according to the convention bureau.
“Thanks to the many positive changes in our convention industry, we are not only maintaining current business, but we are driving new business to Chicago and Illinois,” said Tim Roby, president and CEO of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau.
The annual ASN meeting attracts physicians, scientists and other health professionals from around the world who want to learn about the latest advances in kidney health.
Tod Ibrahim, Executive Director, American Society of Nephrology, cited Chicago’s expansive medical community and access to regional medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, world-class hotels and restaurants and high standing in the business communities as reasons why they recently chose Chicago for the first time in nearly 30 years.
“Chicago offers exactly what we’re looking for to make for a successful meeting,” said Ibrahim. “We’ve heard very positive feedback from those who’ve held conventions in Chicago since the reforms took effect.”
