Conference Location
The Real-Time Communications Conference and Expo’s venue is Hermann Hall, 3241 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616, located on the Main Campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Links to directions to the IIT Main Campus, and to a map of the campus are below:
Directions to the IIT Main Campus – Map of the IIT Main Campus
Hotel
We have a block of rooms reserved at The Congress Plaza Hotel, which 3 miles from the conference venue, near Chicago’s many attractions including Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile, and a 12 minute drive to the Conference venue. The deadline to obtain the conference rate on these rooms is September 6, 2025. To obtain lodging at our group rate, please click The Congress Plaza Hotel RTC Registration. More detail about the hotel is below.
The Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
The Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago offers a luxurious experience in the heart of the city, with a historic property built in 1893. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms, premium amenities, and a convenient location near Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile. Its central location gives you easy access to popular attractions as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment. The hotel also boasts a rich history, having been a home for presidents and attracting famous figures like Al Capone. This Congress Plaza Hotel is 3 miles from the Hermann Hall at IIT, the RTC conference site. It is a short 12-minute drive by car from the hotel to Conference, which can also be reached on Public Transportation via the #29 State Street Bus or the Elevated Red Line.
Conference Rate: $179/per night
Reservation Deadline: September 6, 2025
Block Name: RTC Conference 2025
Chicago
Chicago is a town filled with outstanding art and architecture, performing artists, theater, museums, sports, shopping, and summer activities or all kinds. The photos and links below suggest some of the things can plan to include in your Chicago visit.
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