schaumburg convention center

What schaumburg convention center does

The Schaumburg Convention Center is a privately-held, purpose-built convention and trade-show facility located in Schaumburg, Illinois, operating within the Marriott/Renaissance hospitality ecosystem. The venue offers approximately 150,000 square feet of flexible event space — including a ~98,000 square foot exhibitor-friendly trade show floor divisible into three sections, 30 meeting rooms, a 28,000 square foot ballroom in the connected Renaissance hotel, and 30-foot ceilings with 1,000 lb. hang-point capacity every 15 feet — and accommodates events ranging from board meetings of 10 attendees to large-scale conventions of up to 6,500 attendees. Utility infrastructure (electrical every 30 feet, water every 60 feet), unlimited floor-load capacity, and a non-union operating environment are positioned as exhibitor-friendly differentiators.

The venue serves four primary customer segments: corporate events (meetings, conferences, product launches), trade shows and exhibitions, social events/weddings, and sports/hobby expos. Revenue is generated from three streams: (1) venue rental for event space on a quote-based pricing model that varies by event size, duration, and requirements; (2) in-house catering and food & beverage through an award-winning culinary team and three on-site dining venues (Schaumburg Public House, Gather Lounge, Rendezvous Café); and (3) connected hotel revenue from the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel (474 rooms, 26 suites) and The Schaumburg Collection partnership (1,177 total rooms across Renaissance, Embassy Suites by Hilton, and Hyatt Regency). Event production is delivered through long-term partnerships: SourceOne Events as the exclusive in-house exposition contractor for 10 years, and Encore for event technology and AV services. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting meeting planners and corporate event organizers, supplemented by an event-driven marketing channel via the public event calendar. The venue is positioned within a one-day drive of 46 million people and 12 miles from O'Hare International Airport.

Name

schaumburg convention center

Legal name

Schaumburg Convention Center

Website

https://schaumburgconventioncenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Schaumburg Convention Center is a privately-held Midwest convention and trade-show facility in Schaumburg, Illinois, offering ~150,000 sq ft of flexible event space for corporate meetings, trade shows, social events, and sports expos, with integrated catering, on-site dining, and a connected Renaissance hotel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Convention & Expo Complex Hotels (THAGALAE), Convention Center–Adjacent/Connected Hotels (THAGALAD), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Convention venue rentals
• Trade show facilities
• Event catering services
• Banquet and meeting space
• Convention center hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental and Event Space: The primary revenue stream comes from renting the convention center's flexible event space for corporate events, trade shows, conventions, social events, and sports/hobby expos. Pricing is quote-based depending on event size, duration, and specific requirements.
2. Catering and Food & Beverage Services: The award-winning culinary team provides full food and beverage services for events, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail receptions, and custom menus. On-site dining venues include Schaumburg Public House, Gather Lounge, and Rendezvous Cafe.
3. Connected Hotel Services: Revenue from the connected Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel which provides 474 guest rooms and 26 suites, generating lodging revenue for event attendees and convention guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schaumburg Convention Center rents nearly 150,000 square feet of flexible event space, including an approximately 98,000-square-foot trade show floor and 30 meeting rooms, with 30-foot ceilings and an attached 28,000-square-foot ballroom in the connected Renaissance hotel. The facility bundles venue rental with on-site catering from an award-winning culinary team, event-planning services, audio-visual and event-production support through partner Encore, and exposition services through in-house partner SourceOne Events for trade shows, corporate meetings, conventions, social events, and sports/hobby expos.

Product overview

The Schaumburg Convention Center operates as a unified convention and event venue platform with integrated hotel and hospitality services. The core offering is the 150,000 square foot convention center with 30 meeting rooms and 30-foot ceilings, complemented by the connected Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel (474 rooms, 26 suites, 28,000 sq ft ballroom) and The Schaumburg Collection partnership (three hotels, 1,177 rooms total). On-site dining is provided through three venues: Schaumburg Public House (full-service restaurant), Gather Lounge (bar/restaurant), and Rendezvous Café (coffee shop). Event support is delivered through award-winning planning services, Encore for event technology, and SourceOne Events for exposition services. The venue accommodates events from 10 to 6,500 attendees including corporate meetings, trade shows, social events, and sports competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schaumburg Convention Center (venue rental)
• Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel (lodging) Connected 474-room hotel with 26 suites featuring contemporary décor, an indoor saline pool, fitness center, and 28,000-square-foot ballroom, providing 50,000 sq. ft. of additional meeting space adjacent to the convention center for event attendees and convention guests.
• The Schaumburg Collection (hotel partnership) Hotel partnership combining Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg Woodfield, and Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, offering 1,177 guestrooms and capacity for groups of up to 6,000 people with free parking and shuttle transportation.
• Schaumburg Public House (on-site restaurant) On-site restaurant offering hand-crafted dishes with regionally grown ingredients, local and craft beers, and curated cocktails, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Gather Lounge (hotel bar/restaurant) Hotel bar and restaurant featuring creative cocktails and meals, designed for unwinding with colleagues or socializing with friends.
• Rendezvous Café (coffee shop) On-site coffee shop offering Starbucks coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, market-style sandwiches and salads, smoothies, ice cream, and local boutique items.
• Event Planning Services Award-winning professional event staff providing full-service event coordination including menu design, dietary restrictions, seating arrangements, and special requests for corporate, social, trade show, and sports events.
• Encore Event Technology and Production Services Partner-delivered event technology and production services, including sound, lighting, immersive visuals, rigging, internet, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual, and in-person events.
• SourceOne Events (in-house exposition services) Exclusive in-house exposition service contractor providing trade show, special event, and meeting services including branding, rental, exhibits, logistics, and labor with extensive facility knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible capacity from 10 to 6,500 attendees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SourceOne EventscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSourceOne Events has been the exclusive in-house partner with the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel for 10 years, providing premier exposition services including trade show, special event, and meeting coordination. They offer industry-leading products, services and solutions with extensive knowledge of the facility and branding capabilities.
• The Schaumburg CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Schaumburg Collection is a strategic partnership between Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg Woodfield, and Hyatt Regency Schaumburg. Combined offering includes 1,177 guestrooms and capacity for groups up to 6,000 people, with free parking and shuttle transportation.
• Navigator by RenaissanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNavigator by Renaissance is a local expert program at the Reception desk that recommends authentic Chicagoland experiences, both on and off the beaten path, for guests attending events at the convention center.
• HertzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHertz provides car rental services at 780 West Golf Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, offering transportation options for convention center visitors.
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnterprise Rent-A-Car provides car rental services at 1035 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, offering transportation options for convention center visitors.
• Pace BusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPace Bus provides public transportation through the Northwest Transportation Center, serving the Schaumburg area and connecting visitors to the convention center.
• Metra TrainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetra Train Northwest Line serves the area with stations at Arlington Park Station and Palatine Station, providing train service to downtown Chicago.
• Choice MobilityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChoice Mobility provides mobility assistance equipment including scooter and wheelchair rentals for visitors requiring accessibility services.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• San Diego Convention Center: Major destination-market convention venue comparable in its trade show and meeting focus to Schaumburg, but serving a coastal tourism-driven market rather than an inland metro catchment.
• McCormick Place: Chicago's flagship convention center and the largest in North America. Operates in the same metropolitan market as Schaumburg with overlapping corporate and trade show clientele, but at substantially larger scale and with downtown-Chicago branding.
• Orange County Convention Center: Second-largest convention venue in the U.S., comparable to Schaumburg in its trade show and corporate event focus, but at significantly larger scale and in a more destination-driven market (Orlando).
• Las Vegas Convention Center: One of the largest convention venues in the U.S., operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Comparable in its trade show and corporate convention focus, but serving a destination market rather than a metro catchment.
• Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: Major Dallas convention venue serving trade shows, corporate events, and consumer expos. Comparable in facility size and event mix to Schaumburg, with overlapping use cases.
• Georgia World Congress Center: Atlanta convention venue with state-of-the-art trade show and corporate meeting infrastructure. Comparable in its focus on trade shows, expos, and conventions, but at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Donald E. Stephens Convention Center: Suburban Chicago convention venue located in Rosemont, also competing for trade shows and corporate events in the same metropolitan area with comparable exhibitor-focused infrastructure.
• Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel: The connected flagship hotel partner of Schaumburg Convention Center under Marriott's Renaissance brand, offering 474 rooms and 28,000 sq ft of ballroom. While technically part of the same complex, it operates as a distinct hospitality business with adjacent revenue streams.

Regional players

• Navy Pier: Chicago venue hosting large consumer expositions, trade events, and meetings. Comparable as a multi-purpose event venue competing for event bookings in the broader Chicago market, though anchored to tourism rather than trade show infrastructure.

Others

• ASM Global: Leading venue management company operating hundreds of convention centers and arenas globally. Relevant to Schaumburg as a potential peer operating model, competitor for management contracts, and benchmark for convention center operating efficiency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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