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Planning your group event at Fogo de Chão, Downtown Chicago is the easiest and most productive part of the meeting planning process. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Entertainment District River North and 5 miles from McCormick Place Convention Center, we proudly offer incredible service, world class Brazilian cuisine, the most flexible meeting and event spaces and exciting bar in the Downtown Chicago Area.

VanityGrams.com is a high-impact, on-demand content creation service designed to elevate attendee engagement and extend the life of conference experiences. By capturing short-form, personalized video messages (“VanityGrams”) on-site, the platform transforms ordinary event moments into shareable, branded digital assets. Attendees, speakers, and sponsors can quickly record customized messages—whether it’s a shoutout, testimonial, recap, or social post—delivered in a polished, ready-to-share format within minutes. For conference planners, the value is threefold. First, it drives deeper engagement by giving participants a fun, interactive way to express themselves and connect with the event. Second, it amplifies reach through organic social sharing, as attendees distribute their VanityGrams across their networks, increasing visibility and FOMO around the conference. Third, it provides measurable ROI through branded content that highlights sponsors, reinforces event messaging, and generates a library of authentic user-generated media for post-event marketing. VanityGrams.com integrates seamlessly into conference environments—whether as a booth activation, roaming content team, or VIP experience—requiring minimal setup while delivering maximum impact. The result is a more memorable, shareable, and marketable event that continues to generate value long after it ends.

Christie's Photographic Solutions is a professional photography company that specializes in capturing images for corporate events. They have been in business for over 30 years and have a team of experienced photographers who are passionate about their craft. The company offers a range of photography services, including portraits, headshots, and event photography. They also provide printing and framing services, allowing clients to display their images in a variety of formats. Christie's Photographic Solutions is committed to delivering high-quality images and exceptional customer service, and they have received many positive reviews from satisfied clients.

Educational and entertaining keynote that blends cybersecurity with mentalism. Gary S. Chan is a performing mentalist known for blending keen insight, psychology, and a touch of mystery into unforgettable experiences for his audiences. Gary's presentation explores the intersection of deception, intuition, and the human mind. Whether in intimate gatherings or larger venues, his style emphasizes connection, wonder, and the deeper mysteries behind what it means to think and believe. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

Our service platform covers all the bases: Retail, Wholesale and Corporate Gifting. We are the perfect partner for any business bringing an event to our city. Founded in 2014, Sassy City Studio has had ample time to refine our offerings and establish relationships with the right manufacturers to help you create memorable events. Our experience includes collaborations with Destination Toronto, various event planners, and providing staff recognition and corporate gifts for Unity Health, a network of hospitals in Toronto. The foundation of our product line is the renowned artwork of local artist David Crighton, who has been capturing the essence of your city through his memorable images since 1973. We have recently added two new artists to our platform and have plans for continued expansion along the same these for other cities in North America.

Bodega is located on the 2nd floor of the ACME Hotel above The Berkshire Room in a fun, anything-goes, house-party environment. Bodega is open on Friday & Saturday and is available for private events all week long. Colorful cocktails and boozy slushies fit right in with the retro living room feel.

Literal Farm-To-Table HOMESTEAD ON THE ROOF Homestead On The Roof— our cozy, secret rooftop— is tucked away above Roots Handmade Pizza in the heart of West Town. The magic of Homestead is its 85-seat outdoor rooftop patio with full view of the L-shaped, 1,000 square foot rooftop garden overflowing with beautiful flowers, two massive vertical hanging gardens, and a decorative outdoor fireplace. Join us every summer for an exclusive new pop-up menu, available for a limited time. Homestead On The Roof is open year-round for private events.

Welcome To Utopia A place for friends, wanderers, and adventurers. May you have a drink in your hand and a song in your heart. A playground for grownups 21+ With a curated menu of elevated tailgate fare and an extensive bar program, Utopian Tailgate delivers high times, chill vibes, and an unforgettable experience where the party never ends...and neither do the views.

Altus Entertainment is a premier online talent booking agency specializing in providing exceptional entertainment solutions for events across the United States. With an extensive database of diverse talent, our mission is to help clients find the perfect artist, show, or experience that caters to their unique needs and desires. We pride ourselves on offering cost-effective and innovative entertainment options that leave a lasting impression on audiences. Our experienced team of Entertainment Booking Agents is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the process, from initial consultation to final performance. We handle all the intricate details, allowing our clients to relax and enjoy the event, knowing their entertainment is in capable hands. At Altus Entertainment, we believe in going above and beyond to deliver unforgettable experiences. We strive to foster long-lasting relationships with our clients, built on trust, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Connect with us today and let us transform your next event into a memorable masterpiece. We bring life to your event.

ProEvent Video provides professionally managed event video and photography through a vetted local professional network in major U.S. event markets. Local videographers and photographers handle on-site capture, while ProEvent centrally manages planning, production oversight, editing, and final delivery to ensure consistent quality from market to market. We support corporate events, conferences, trade shows, activations, and live experiences from pre-production planning through final post-production. Services include conference and keynote coverage, trade show and in-booth video, social media content, interviews and customer testimonials, event photography, executive portraits, and branded photo and video booth experiences. Every project begins with the client’s brief. We align on goals, shot priorities, and deliverables in advance, coordinate the appropriate local professional for the assignment, and oversee production to keep the project organized, on brand, and on schedule. Because our model uses experienced local professionals rather than flying production teams from market to market, clients benefit from strong local talent, reduced travel costs, and one consistent point of contact managing the entire process. Final deliverables can include highlight reels, recap videos, social clips, event photography galleries, executive and team portraits, slideshows, branded content assets, and other post-event media for marketing, PR, internal communications, sales, and future promotion.