THE VENUE | 27-28 MAY 2027
GLEACHER CENTER CHICAGO
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
The Data Science Conference® 2027 is hosted at the prestigious Gleacher Center, a world-class conference destination located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Situated along the vibrant Chicago River, just steps from the Magnificent Mile, this premier facility offers an elite, distraction-free corporate environment optimized for technical focus and professional executive exchange.
EVENT ARRIVAL & BUILDING ENTRY
To ensure a seamless morning arrival on May 27–28, 2027, please review these standard building checkpoints:
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Main Entrance: The primary entrance to the Gleacher Center is located on North Cityfront Plaza Drive. Upon entering the main lobby, look for the dedicated The Data Science Conference® directional signage.
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6th Floor Badge Pickup & Breakfast: Take the escalators or elevators directly to our private conference wing on the 6th floor. Our In-Person Registration Desk and Breakfast Buffet open promptly at 7:00 AM on both Thursday and Friday. We highly encourage arriving early to enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow practitioners before the opening statements begin at 8:30 AM.
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Seamless Badge Retrieval: As a reminder, all tickets are completely electronic. No physical passes are mailed to your address. Simply provide your name or order confirmation at our desk on the 6th floor, and our team will instantly hand you your pre-printed, high-quality attendee entry badge.
PARKING, TRANSIT, & LOGISTICS
The Gleacher Center is centrally positioned, making it highly accessible via all forms of regional transit and vehicle commuting.
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Attendee Parking Responsibility: Please note that The Data Science Conference® does not provide parking validation, subsidies, or discounted rates. Attendees are fully responsible for all parking fees and their own parking arrangements. There are multiple public parking garages located immediately adjacent to and within short walking distance of the Gleacher Center.
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Public Transportation: The venue is situated within short walking distance of major CTA transit lines, including standard Loop subway stations and the Millennium Station Metra line, providing a direct connection to both O'Hare and Midway international airports.
ACCOMMODATIONS & LOCAL HOTELS
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Independent Room Bookings: Please note that The Data Science Conference® does not provide official corporate hotel blocks or room accommodations. Attendees are fully responsible for securing their own lodging. Because the Gleacher Center is centrally located downtown, there is an exceptional selection of world-class, high-end hotels situated within immediate walking distance of the venue. We recommend booking your preferred lodging early to secure optimal rates during the May travel season.
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All-Inclusive Hospitality: Your registration tier guarantees full corporate hospitality right inside our private 6th-floor venue wing. Every pass includes fully catered hot breakfast buffets, dynamic multi-course lunches, dedicated morning and afternoon snack breaks, and our signature hosted network evening drinks (only first evening).
By attending, you agree to abide by all venue safety and corporate security regulations.
