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Parking & Transit: McCormick Place Convention Center →
Parking: Chicago O'Hare International Airport →
Hotel & Shuttle Bus Map
A complimentary shuttle bus is provided between ACS hotels and the conference center. Shuttles are not provided to or from the airport.
Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
All times listed are in Central Daylight Time (CDT) (UTC-5:00)
Please note that only credit cards will be accepted for on-site registration payments. Cash or checks will not be accepted for onsite registration. To verify your registration and pick up your badge, please be prepared to show a valid ID.
McCormick Place Convention Center
Onsite registration and badge pick-up will begin on Saturday, August 22.
- Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, August 23 | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Monday, August 24 | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 26 | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 27 | 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ACS Governance Hotel
Governance Attendees can pick up their badges at the Marriott Marquis Chicago starting Friday, August 21 at 1:00 PM CDT.
- Friday, August 21 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday, August 23 | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Badge Pickup
Badge pickup will be available near the poster sessions beginning on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM.
- Monday, August 24 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (SciMix)
- Tuesday, August 25 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, August 26 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Accessibility, Transcriptions & Translations
We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive experience for everyone attending the meeting.
Live closed captioning will be provided for all oral technical sessions as well as for all Keynote sessions.
If you require special assistance during the meeting, please indicate this when registering, and email service@acs.org with any accessibility questions. The deadline for reasonable accommodation requests is August 7, 2026.
Parent Rooms & Onsite Childcare
Complimentary childcare is available at the McCormick Place Convention Center for children aged 3 to 14 years. Parents must pre-register for childcare services by August 14, 2026. Childcare is available:
- Sunday, August 23: 12:00 PM. - 6:00 PM
- Monday, August 24: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 25: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 26: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 27: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To be added to the childcare waiting list after August 14, please contact Shantesse Dortch (s_dortch@acs.org) for assistance.
Complimentary Luggage & Coat Check
Complimentary luggage & coat check will be available in the McCormick Place Convention Center:
- Sunday, August 23: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Monday, August 24: 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Tuesday, August 25 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, August 26: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ACS Wellness Lounges & Bonding Zone
The ACS Wellness & Serenity Lounges offer a tranquil escape, designed to promote relaxation, recharging, and mindfulness. Each lounge provides a serene atmosphere where attendees can step away to refresh their mind and return to the event feeling balanced and revitalized. Just steps away from the Expo Wellness Lounge, our Bonding Zone invites you to get energized with light physical activities designed to get you moving and boost your energy.
ACS Wellness & Serenity Lounge locations:
- Expo Wellness Lounge & Bonding Zone: McCormick Place, Exhibit Hall F1, Level 3 (West Building)
- McCormick Place, Room W476, Level 4 (West Building)
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Ontario
Expo Theaters during Expo Hours
Both the ChemSpark Theater and Periodic Talks Theater, located in the Expo Hall, offer dynamic presentations from industry innovators. These 50-minute presentations cover trending topics and practical insights tailored to attendees looking to expand their knowledge in an accessible, engaging format. Open to all attendees, the theaters are gathering places for learning and discovery during exhibit hours.
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