Mark your calendar: Fan Expo Chicago 2026, the Fan Expo, lands in Chicago, United States from 14 August 2026 to 16 August 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. It connects specialists, practitioners and industry leaders, and has grown into a key date on the sector's calendar. Running every year, it has settled into a rhythm the sector plans its year around. With an anticipated 75000 attendees, it offers strong scale and networking potential. Look for it at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, whose halls and meeting rooms give the programme room to breathe.

Chicago rounds out the appeal of Fan Expo Chicago 2026, offering the rare mix of easy logistics and a genuine sense of somewhere worth visiting. Travel logistics are kind to visitors: Chicago is easy to reach by air and easy to get around once you arrive. Book ahead and you will have your pick of Chicago's hotels, from the practical to the memorable. The city's restaurants, museums and atmosphere give visitors plenty to enjoy beyond the conference halls.

Across the schedule, Cosplay, Comics, Anime, Pop Culture and Entertainment, Media & Culture take centre stage, framed by case studies and practical takeaways. Interactive formats keep the audience in the room and the discussion honest, well beyond the usual slide decks. Whether over a scheduled meeting or a chance hallway chat, connections form easily here. Pulling it all together is Informa Connect, whose fingerprints are on every part of the schedule.

Attendees leave with fresh ideas, new contacts and a clearer view of where the industry is heading. For strategists, builders and the teams behind them, Fan Expo Chicago 2026 offers a focused opportunity worth planning for.

Visitors are encouraged to check the official event website for the latest dates, opening hours and registration details before travelling.