Promoting Diversity and Equality in the Midwest’s Built Environment
The Midwest’s largest construction show, Chicago Build Expo 2025, will take place from October 29 to 30, 2025, at McCormick Place Hall D2 in Chicago. The event will welcome more than 30,000 attendees, 350+ exhibitors, and 400+ speakers across 13 conference tracks, covering fields such as architecture, real estate, digital construction, and sustainability. In addition to conferences, the expo will also feature live music, performances, food and drink tastings, creating a large-scale platform for networking and knowledge exchange. ADF (Aoyama Design Forum) will support "Chicago Build Expo 2025" as a media partner.



Women in Construction Networking Event
Date: Thursday, October 30, 3:00pm–4:15pm
Co-host: Professional Women in Construction (PWC)
Content: The Midwest’s largest event supporting women in the construction industry and promoting diversity

Diversity in Construction Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 3:00pm–4:15pm
Co-hosts: Chicagoland AGC, National Association of Black Women in Construction
Content: Sharing success stories and addressing challenges among BAME, LGBT+, and female professionals in the AEC industry

Sustainability Leaders Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 11:15am–12:15pm
Content: Networking with leaders in the field of sustainability

Digital Construction Innovators Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1:45pm–2:45pm
Content: Presenting and sharing innovative approaches in digital construction

Real Estate & Facilities Management Mixer
Date: Thursday, October 30, 11:15am–12:15pm
Co-host: IFMA
Content: Networking among professionals in real estate and facilities management

Comments from Ambassador Industry Leaders
・Jaime Zwierzynski (Director of Business Development, McHugh Construction): "As a woman in construction, my mission is to break stereotypes and build a more inclusive and equitable industry."
・Alexa Glade DeTogne (Principal Designer, Lexa Glade Design): "Spaces that reflect diversity always deliver the best results."
・Blake Jackson (Director of Sustainability, NORR): "Sustainability practices balance environmental protection with improving people’s lives."
・Wister Jose Márquez (Civil Engineer, UPCT Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena): "The adoption of BIM and digital workflows will make infrastructure development in the Midwest more sustainable."

Chicago Build Expo 2025 will serve as a major platform for networking and knowledge-sharing that will help shape the future of the construction industry. The event also invites professionals of all backgrounds to join the Ambassador Community. For more details and applications, please visit the official website.



Chicago Build Expo 2025 Overview
Dates: October 29–30, 2025
Venue: McCormick Place Hall D2, Chicago
Admission: Free with registration
URL: https://tinyurl.com/3xk3vy7j