Special Events & Exhibits

Join us opening day on Tuesday, May 10 from 3 p.m. to
5 p.m. on the 7th floor for food and beverages. The Buildex Chicago All-Floor Cocktail Party will provide a great opportunity for networking and exploring all the new and innovative products and services showcased at this year’s Show.

Track Sponsored by: Wiedenbach-Brown Co., Inc.

Attend one of the 12 educational seminars that focus on energy, environment, and greener buildings. This seminar stream has been developed to provide you with the strategies and solutions for the maintenance, operation and renovation of your building. Learn from the experts as they present their experiences through case studies and recent projects.

Learn about green products, services & technologies that can be incorporated into your building to reduce your costs and increase your building’s efficiencies. Check-out the Green Products Showcase on the exposition floor, speak with exhibitors at their booths for more detail, and discover how these products are energy efficient and sustainable through both product design and the manufacturing process.

As a property owner or manager, how do you decide on the LED lighting option that is right for you? Visit the Energy Saving LED Lighting Display area to see a selection of lighting samples all in one place such asToshiba, Sylvania, LEDnovation,and Solaris. This display will show how you may illuminate your space and save money.

Sponsored by: TWG Chicago/ Bradford Systems

The Buildex Business Center/Networking Lounge is the place to head when you need to catch up on work and return emails, or when you are looking for a spot to meet and network with suppliers, colleagues and clients during the Show. Free Wi-Fi service is available for those using the business center. Workstations and lounge furniture are from The Webb Group, Showroom 1056 in The Merchandise Mart.

As the economy strengthens, art becomes more important in public spaces. It elevates the aesthetic in lobbies and offices, brings a sense of calm to employees, and makes a great first impression. View select pieces of art work from The Art Chicago Show on the Buildex Chicago exposition floor.

Art Chicago is an annual international fair of contemporary and modern art from leading emerging and established galleries. For more information, visit the www.artchicago.com.

Sponsored by: Rely Energy

With a wide variety of food and beverage options, the Café is a great place to relax and have lunch or a snack while you take a break from exploring the 170+ exhibits and special product feature areas.