City of Chicago Construction Summit | 2025

City of Chicago Construction Summit | 2025

Building an Empowering Future in Construction

Join the Department of Procurement Services (DPS) and our partners on Thursday, March 27, for an exciting exploration of government contracting opportunities! This dynamic Summit will focus on construction contracting with key City infrastructure departments shaping Chicago’s future. It’s the ultimate event for construction enthusiasts, featuring an action-packed agenda with interactive panels, engaging networking, and inspiring keynote presentations—all centered around upcoming projects.

Business owners will have the opportunity to connect in person with leading government officials from the construction sector, exploring the latest projects, innovations, and opportunities shaping Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Delve into the City’s construction landscape and position your business for future success and growth. This is an essential event for anyone who wants to be part of the next wave of impactful, citywide development!

Come out and network with us! We are excited to discuss these contracting projects and vendor opportunities.

EVENT SPOTLIGHTS:

WELCOME AND OPENING ADDRESS

SPOTLIGHT ON KEY CITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENTS

EXHIBIT HALL OPENS

PRIME MATCHING HALL WITH LARGE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

RESOURCES FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

Info: Understanding the JOC Program |
How to Become Certified with the City of Chicago |
Doing Business with the City of Chicago |
What is Compliance? |

Host or Publisher City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS)