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SUMMARY:2026 CEO Convening
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Location & Lodging\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Networking Activity\n						\n\n					\n							\n		\n	\n	\n\n														\n					\n\n												\n							\n								About the Event							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n										\n										\n										Keep Me Informed				\n															\n																	\n											\n		Save the date and share your email to make sure you’re notified when registration opens. \nThis event is open only to the CEO or executive director of a human/social services organization. \nRegistration Rates\nThank you to our Illinois Host Sponsors\, Brightpoint\, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois\, MYSI Corporation\, and UCAN\, for making it possible for us to maintain the same network registration rates as last year. \nRegistration must be received on or before Sept. 6 to receive the early bird rate. After that date\, regular rates apply. \n\nOrganizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation:\n\nEarly Bird Registration $595\nRegular Registration $745\n\n\nImpact Partners:\n\nEmail Social Current to receive your complimentary registration code.\n\n\nOther Organizations:\n\nEarly Bird Registration $795\nRegular Registration $945\n\n\n\nOptional Networking Activity: Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour $25 \nAbout the Event\nThis event will offer learning and networking tailored to CEOs and executive directors of human and social services organizations. By bringing together leaders who truly understand your day to day\, it will help you share challenges\, find solutions\, and build community. With facilitated sessions\, the event’s programming will emphasize dialogue and collaboration to identify solutions. \nThis year’s program will focus on timely topics in the sector including: \n\nDemystifying mergers\, acquisitions\, and affiliations\nBuilding high-functioning executive teams\nStrengthening transparency and communications\nPreparing for the next Congress\n\nChief executives and executive directors are invited to make new connections\, deepen relationships\, and grow their network of go-to colleagues. \nWho Should Participate\n\nThis event is reserved for only the CEO or executive director of  a human/social services organization\n\nSchedule\nMonday\, Oct. 19\n5-6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception \nTuesday\, Oct. 20\n8:15-9 a.m. Breakfast\n9-9:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\n9:45 a.m.-Noon Mergers\, Acquisitions & Affiliations: A Conversation with Industry Experts\nNoon-1 p.m. Networking Lunch\n1-3 p.m. Coming Soon\n3-6:30 p.m. Optional Networking Activity: Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour\n6:30 p.m. Dine with Your Peers or Evening on Your Own \nWednesday\, Oct. 21\n8:15-9 a.m. Breakfast\n9-9:30 a.m. Welcome to Day Two\n9:30 a.m.-Noon Building Organizations Where People and Mission Can Thrive\nNoon-1 p.m. Networking Lunch\n1-2:30 p.m. Preparing for the Next Congress: A Blueprint for the Future\n2:30-2:45 p.m. Closing \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n																\n					\n\n												\n							\n								Location & Lodging							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Meeting Location\nCatalyst Ranch\n656 W. Randolph\, Ste. 4E\nChicago\, IL 60661 \nView parking information and directions. \nWelcome Reception\nBlue Door Kitchen & Garden\n52 W. Elm St.\nChicago\, IL 60610 \nLocated approximately 0.3 miles from Claridge House Chicago. \nThank you to ITPI Group\, parent of The EHR Edge and enkompas Technology Solutions\, and Wipfli Advisory LLC for sponsoring this reception. \nLodging\nParticipants may stay at the hotel of their choice. Social Current staff will be staying at: \nClaridge House Chicago\, Tapestry Collection by Hilton\n1244 N Dearborn Pkwy\nChicago\, IL 60610 \nSocial Current has secured a very limited number of rooms for $259-$269 depending on room type\, plus applicable taxes. Once theses rooms are sold out\, it is not likely we will be able to secure more. To receive the discounted rate\, book online or call the hotel at 312-787-4980 by Sept. 6 and mention the event name: Social Current 2026 CEO Convening. \nParking: The parking garage next door is independently operated and recently transitioned to self-park\, reducing availability. Claridge House does not offer onsite parking. We strongly recommend reserving parking in advance using this LAZ Parking link or checking Spot Hero for nearby options. If you use the LAZ Parking link to reserve parking at 1250 N. Dearborn\, you are allowed in/out privileges. \nLocated approximately 2.2 miles from Catalyst Ranch. \n\n	\n									\n																	\n										  \n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n																\n					\n\n												\n							\n								Networking Activity							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour (Optional)\nFee: $25 \nOn this tour\, you’ll escape the crowds of downtown and get a glimpse of daily life in Chicago\, all while having some amazing bites. You’ll sample everything from artisan chocolate to a typical Roman street food snack. While you explore fascinating areas and offbeat landmarks\, your expert guide will educate and entertain you with stories and insights into the West Loop’s culture\, architecture\, and history. \nThis three-hour tour will stop at six locations for food and drinks. It will require a .5 mile walk from Catalyst Ranch to the starting location\, plus an additional .6 miles of walking during the tour. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation back to the hotel at the end of the tour. \nThank you to Devereux for sponsoring this activity and helping to underwrite a portion of the registration fee.
URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2026-ceo-convening/
LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence
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