Travel

The Global Ophthalmology Summit Executive Committee looks forward to welcoming you to Chicago!

When

Fellow Program: August 14 (by invitation only)

Summit: August 15 - 17

Hackathon: August 17

Where

Marriott Marquis Chicago

2121 S Prairie Ave

Chicago, IL 60616

Hotel Reservations

The Marriott Marquis Chicago is the official hotel of the Summit. The room block closed July 23. Rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago until sold out, at a special event rate.

Below is a list of hotels in Chicago for your convenience:

AC Hotel Downtown, 630 North Rush St.
Best Western Grant Park, 1100 S Michigan Ave
Blackstone, 636 S Michigan Ave
Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile, 165 E Ontario St.
Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile, 300 E Ohio St.
Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile, 511 N Columbus Dr.
Fairfield Inn Downtown MM, 216 E Ontario St.
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 N Columbus Dr.
Four Seasons, 120 E Delaware Pl.
Hampton Inn - Chicago MM, 160 E Huron St.
Hampton Inn - Homewood Suites MM, 152 E Huron St.
Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown, 33 W Illinois St.
Hampton inn Majestic - Theatre District, 22 W Monroe St.
Hilton, 720 S Michigan Ave.
Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites, 198 East Delaware Pl.
Homewood Suites, 40 E Grand Ave.
Hotel Cass, 640 N Wabash Ave.
Hyatt Centric MM, 633 N St Clair St
Hyatt McCormick, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr.
Hyatt Regency, 151 E Upper Wacker Dr.
Inn of Chicago, 162 E Ohio St
InterContinental, 505 Michigan Avenue
James Hotel, 55 East Ontario St.
JW Marriott, 151 W Adams St.
Langham, 330 N Wabash Ave
Loews, 455 N Park Dr.
LondonHouse, 85 E Upper Wacker Dr.
Marriott Downtown, 540 N Michigan Ave
Omni, 676 N Michigan Ave
Palmer House, 17 E Monroe St
Peninsula, 108 E Superior St
Radisson Blu, 221 N Columbus Dr.
Renaissance, 1 W Wacker Dr.
Residence Inn MM, 201 E Walton Pl
Ritz Carlton, 160 East Pearson Street
Royal Sonesta River North (was Hotel Palomar), 505 N State St
Sheraton Grand, 301 E North Water St
Silversmith, 10 S Wabash Ave
Sofitel MM, 20 E Chestnut St
St. Jane, 230 N Michigan Ave
Swissotel, 323 E Upper Wacker Dr.
Trump, 401 N Wabash Ave
Virgin Hotels, 203 N Wabash Ave
W Chicago City Center, 172 W Adams St
W Lakeshore, 644 N Lake Shore Dr.
Warwick Allerton, 701 N Michigan Ave
Westin Michigan Ave., 909 N Michigan Ave
Westin River North, 320 N Dearborn St

Dress

The official conference dress code of the Summit is casual which means collared or polo shirts with jeans, cords or khakis.

Weather

August is a warm month in Chicago with an average overnight temperature around 70°F (21.1°C) and the daytime high temperature around 80°F (26.7°C), so please check the local weather report as you pack. Meeting rooms can sometimes feel cool, so we recommend packing a light jacket or sweater for sessions.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

Letter of Invitation

Email Ms. Jenny Baker at jbaker9@uic.edu for a personalized letter of invitation for the 2025 Global Ophthalmology Summit. Please provide Ms. Baker with your full name, credentials, current address, and your passport number.

Visas

To travel to the United States, check your travel documents and passports to ensure that they are up to date for the Summit. Most international attendees will require a visitor visa to enter the United States. You can find the estimated wait time to receive an interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate.