Why Attend?
- Connect with fellow users to align on shared goals and renewed clarity
- Designed for product users, practitioners, and teams driving innovation
- Leave with practical, actionable strategies you can apply right away
- Learn directly from industry experts and power users
- It's not just powerful — it's energizing
Plan your trip
A landmark address on the Chicago River
Perched along the Chicago Riverwalk, the Sheraton Grand Chicago is a 4-star conference hotel, just a few steps from the Magnificent Mile and the heart of the city's business district. With sweeping river views, modern meeting spaces, and direct access to Chicago's dining and nightlife scene, it's the ideal backdrop for three days of focused conversation and genuine connection.
THE VENUE
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Address: 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611
Event dates: September 29 – October 1, 2026
Check-in: Tuesday, September 29 (recommended)
Check-out: Thursday, October 1 or Friday, October 2
Hotel Accomodations
AppZen has reserved a room block at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk at a preferred rate exclusively for Evolve attendees. Booking within the room block keeps you connected to the event, your peers, and the city, without the commute.
Agenda At A Glance
- Tuesday, Sept 29 — Day 1: Welcome Reception
- Wednesday, Sept 30 — Day 2: full day + Chicago Night Out
- Thursday, Oct 1 — Day 3: workshops, close at noon
Register now and be the first to know when the
room block opens on July 22, 2026.
Preferred Hotel Rate
$299
per night, before tax
Standard king and double rooms available. Room block closes Friday, September 4, 2026. or when the block fills, whichever comes first. Rooms book quickly; reserve early.
Getting Here
Chicago is served by two major airports and is a central hub for domestic travel. Most major US cities have nonstop service into O'Hare or Midway.
AIRPORTS
O'Hare International (ORD)
~18 miles from the hotel. Best for most domestic and all international routes. Midway (MDW) is the closer alternative at ~11 miles.
Blue Line (L train) to downtown: ~45 min, $2.50
Rideshare: ~30–45 min, $35–$55
Taxi: ~$45–$65
TRAIN
Amtrak at Union Station
~1.5 miles from the hotel. Ideal for attendees from Milwaukee, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit, or New York.
Rideshare from Union Station: ~10 min, $10–$15
CAR
Driving to Evolve
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is at 301 E North Water St, just off Columbus Drive with easy access from I-90/94 and Lake Shore Drive.
On-site self-parking: ~$55/day
Valet: ~$67/day
Nearby garages (SpotHero): from ~$15–$30/day
Save Your Spot.
Whether you're a finance leader building the business case for autonomous operations or a practitioner ready to replace manual work with intelligent agents, you'll leave Evolve with a clear picture of what agentic AI means for your team and a plan to act on it.
Early Bird pricing available through July 31. Limited spots.
