View a map and list of official conference hotels with rates (PDF)

Housing for Attendees
Convention Management Resources, Inc. (CMR)

• Online Reservations
• Reservations by phone: 1-888-301-4933 (toll-free U.S. & Canada) or 
  1-415-979-2298 (globally).  Customer Care agents are available Monday - Friday, 9:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. ET.
• Reservations by fax or mail: download Hotel Reservation Form (PDF)

Reservation deadline/cut-off date:  September 19, 2008
WEF has reserved blocks of sleeping rooms at discounted rates with 34 downtown Chicago hotels.  To receive the discounted rates, reservations must be made through the WEFTEC Housing bureau, CMR.  Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis until they sell out or until September 19, whichever occurs first.  WEF cannot guarantee availability through September 19.


Housing for Exhibitors
Please visit the Exhibitor Resources section for details


Group Housing for Member Associations and Non-Exhibiting Affiliates
WEF Member Associations & non-exhibiting affiliate companies may also request room blocks and hospitality suites (parlors attached to sleeping rooms).  Submit an application by July 14, 2008. 


Headquarters Hotel Function Space
Companies/organizations interested in reserving a meeting room or reception space at the conference headquarters hotel, the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, should complete an application.  Please note that WEF policy prohibits functions to be scheduled during official programming hours (Sunday, October 19, 1:30 - 6:00 PM and Monday - Wednesday, October 20 - 22, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM), with the exception of meetings for company personnel and manufacturer’s representatives.  The policy also prohibits product displays in hotel suites and locations other than the exhibit hall at McCormick Place.

Hospitality Suites
Companies/organizations interested in reserving a hospitality suite (a parlor attached to a sleeping room) should contact Bill Delaney at Convention Management Resources, Inc. (CMR): (415) 979-2242.  Hospitality suites are available at many WEFTEC hotels.