{"id":229761,"date":"2025-10-06T23:49:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=229761\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T16:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T16:18:26","slug":"chicago-seminars-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/chicago-seminars-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Chance to Register for Chicago Seminars Before a $40 Price Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"

The annual Chicago Seminars points and miles conference is returning to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago from November 7\u20139, 2025<\/strong>. If you haven\u2019t registered yet, now\u2019s the time to sign up<\/a> before ticket prices increase by $40 on October 10, 2025.<\/p>\n

Held each fall near Chicago O\u2019Hare (ORD), Chicago Seminars is one of the longest-running and most respected gatherings for frequent flyers, award travel enthusiasts, and points-and-miles pros. It\u2019s a weekend packed with presentations, panels, and hallway conversations that help travelers at every level maximize their earnings and redemptions. Think of it as an in-person version of the AwardWallet Blog!<\/p>\n

Here's what to know about Chicago Seminars and why you might want to attend.<\/p>\n

What Makes Chicago Seminars Special<\/span><\/h2>\n

Started in 2010, Chicago Seminars is a community-run, nonprofit conference designed by travelers, for travelers. Originally held at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village, the event moved to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago in 2024, where it returns this year thanks to overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Chicago Seminars has featured some of the brightest minds in the points-and-miles world. Sessions range from the fundamentals of earning and redeeming rewards… to advanced techniques and strategies rarely shared publicly.<\/p>\n

Presentations begin Friday evening (November 7) and continue through Sunday afternoon (November 9). With two to four sessions running concurrently for much of the weekend, you may want to team up with a friend, attend different talks, and swap notes afterward.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Chicago Seminars<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

This year\u2019s speaker lineup includes experts from many points and miles publications, topic specialists, and up-and-coming points-and-miles writers. You can find the full list of presenters and session topics on the Chicago Seminars homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As a nonprofit event, registration fees go directly toward venue rental, meals, and operating costs \u2014 with all remaining funds donated to charity. Chicago Seminars 2024 raised over $30,000 for travel-related nonprofits. For 2025, proceeds will support two worthy organizations: Armed Services YMCA<\/a> and Global Glimpse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Chicago Seminars<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

AwardWallet's Presence at Chicago Seminars 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n

AwardWallet is the longest-running sponsor of Chicago Seminars, financially supporting the community event since its founding in 2010.\u00a0 In addition, several members of the AwardWallet team will be at Chicago Seminars again this year:<\/p>\n