Access the Conference Virtual Platform

All registered in-person and virtual attendees can enjoy recordings from Conference 2026 during and after the event on the Conference virtual platform.

• View the email with the subject line, “Your First Look at Conference 2026”
  • In-person and virtual attendees got this email on July 10.
• To access the Conference virtual platform, click the “Access Virtual Platform” button in the email.
• Use your consultant number and Pampered Chef email address to log into the page.
• Explore the platform at your leisure through Aug. 31, 2026.

Download Handouts

Breakout Session Handouts

Booking Language Lab

Upgrade Your Virtual Parties With Table

Onboarding: What New Consultants Actually Need Now

Scaling Without Chaos: Systems That Multiply

Build a Culture That Grows Leaders

Reigniting Belief at the Top

In-Person Experience

Executive Perks

If you’re an executive director or above, check out these perks:

• Take a break at the Executive Lounge (E251)
  This lounge will be open to you throughout Conference.
• Use the VIP Entrance for General Sessions
  This entrance is on the first level of the theater and will have signage for you and your reserved guests for each General Session.
• Get Reserved Seating (Look for Reserved Seats Near the Stage!)
  • Executive directors may bring one guest.
  • Senior executive directors may bring two guests.
  • National executive directors may bring four guests.

National executive directors: Make sure you wear your Team Nationals jersey to Opening General Session on Thursday, July 16.

What to Wear

For Breakout Sessions & General Sessions:

• Wear comfortable business casual clothing.
• Since there’s lots of walking, wear comfortable shoes. Some consultants even wear tennis shoes when walking around and change shoes when they reach their designated rooms – the choices is yours!
• Some rooms can get cool, so wear layers.

Housing

The following information applies to both the Marriott Marquis® Chicago and the Hyatt Regency® McCormick Place.

Room Charges

To ensure the accuracy of your bill when you depart, please have the front desk divide your room folio between all your roommates on your day of arrival.

Please note: Effective May 1, 2026, the city of Chicago started implementing a 1.5% CTID transaction charge. This feel is NOT included in guests’ deposits, so it’ll be due at checkout in addition to the applicable occupancy tax.

• Be prepared with your form of payment. This must be done on upon your arrival/check-in.
• Please note: The Room Leader has paid a one night’s room and tax deposit. This deposit has been divided and applied to each guest who is staying in the room. It is the Room Leader’s responsibility to collect the appropriate portion of the deposit from each roommate.
• There will be no refunds after checking out of the hotel.
  

Debit Cards

If you use a debit card when checking in for incidental charges, please know that a debit card acts as your personal checking account. Authorizations are obtained for credit and debit/check cards for room plus tax and funds may be withheld from your account for the duration of your stay. We recommend using a credit card as a form of payment rather than your debit card.

Housekeeping

Our rooms and suites have been equipped with the towels and amenities based on the number of guests reserved in the room. If you require additional amenities or towels, let Housekeeping know and they’ll supply you with what you need. Please return any used towels to them after your stay.

Checkout

Since we’re anticipating heavy traffic on Saturday morning, please use any of the express checkout options for your convenience. You may bypass the Front Desk and avoid waiting in line to checkout by taking advantage of one of the following options:

• Express Checkout: Please provide an email address at check-in. Your paid receipt will be sent to you via email.
• Phone Checkout > Dial 0 and the Front Desk staff will process your checkout and send your paid receipt via email.
• Leave your room key(s) in your guestroom.
• Any late checkout after 12 p.m. (CT) may result in a late check-out fee. Please contact the Front Desk regarding pricing and availability should you require a later check-out time.
  

Early Departure Fees

Please advise the hotel at check-in of any change in the length of your stay. Should you decide to depart early and your room becomes completely vacant during your stay, you may incur an early departure fee. Charges vary based on the hotel.

Luggage

Luggage can be stored through the Front Desk upon arrival and prior to departure. If you need assistance with your luggage, dial 0 from your guest room and a bellman will assist you.

After 7 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, July 18, you can also store your luggage at the convention center in the registration area. Everything must be picked up immediately after Closing General Session. Please Note: It will be unattended and remains your responsibility.

Internet

If you’re staying at a hotel, you’ll get complimentary Basic Guest Room Wi-Fi. The Front Desk will provide you with log-in instructions when you check-in.

Parking

Marriott Marquis® Chicago only offers valet parking for $60 per night. The parking charge will be posted on your guest receipt plus you’ll get a validated parking pass for use when exiting the hotel’s parking lot. Self-parking is available through Skybridge at McCormick Place® (Lot A) for $40 per night.

Hyatt Regency® McCormick Place offers both valet parking for $60 a night and overnight guest self-parking at a discounted rate of $28 per night.

Maritz® Housing Desk

If you need housing assistance, contact the Maritz® Housing Desk at (636) 827-0329. Hours are:

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, July 15
• 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, July 16
• 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (CT) on Friday, July 17

Travel & Safety Tips

Your safety is our number one priority at Conference 2026. Here are some recommended safety tips you should use while in Chicago!

• Assess your surroundings. Be aware of your environment (behavior, sounds, equipment, materials, etc.) and note anything that seems out of place.
• Don’t wear your name tag or Conference badges in public.
• Don’t get into unmarked vehicles (unlabeled taxi services, Uber® or Lyft®).
• Don’t share personal info (like your hotel, hotel room, phone number, or home address) or give your room key to anyone.
• Make photocopies of personal materials in your wallet (like your driver’s license, credit cards, and insurance cards front and back) and store the copies in a safe place at home.

Virtual Experience