McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building
McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building has meeting and event spaces.
- Up to 15,000 delegates
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Best suited for
- Conferences
- Trade Shows
- Exhibitions
- Corporate Meetings
- Product Launches
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factPricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Lakefront location with scenic views
- Part of largest convention center complex in North America
- Advanced audiovisual technology systems
- Professional event planning services
- High-speed fiber optic internet
- Climate-controlled environments
- On-site security and support staff
- Direct connection to transportation hub
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- ADA compliant
- Step-free access
- Accessible restrooms
- Hearing loop systems
Location & getting there
Chicago, United States
Venue Intelligence™
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McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building is a verified conference-center in Chicago, hosting up to 200 guests. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: av & production, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
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- Food & cateringNot listed
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- SustainabilityNot listed
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- Nov 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
Frequently asked
What is the capacity of McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building's largest event space?
McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building can host up to 15,000 guests in its largest event space.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 15000 guests with flexible configurations for exhibitions, conferences, and banquet seating
What AV equipment is available?
State-of-the-art AV equipment including LED walls, professional sound systems, and high-speed internet throughout the facility
Is catering available?
Full-service catering with multiple dining options, customizable menus, and dedicated kitchen facilities
Is there parking available?
On-site parking for 4,000+ vehicles, valet services available, public transportation access via CTA and shuttle services
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