Join us Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 2026 for an exciting Pre-Conference Tour of Chicago, designed exclusively for NGSE attendees and guests.
This two-day adventure offers the perfect blend of history, architecture, culture, and fun — all before we gather in Evanston for the conference.
Special conference hotel rate: April 20-23 the rooms will be $129/Double and $119 Single. These rates will also be available April 26-27. The conference room rate will be $219/Double and $209/Single (April 24-25) (not included in the tour price!)
Tour Logistics
Pick-up & drop-off both days: Holiday Inn Evanston
10:00 AM departure from Evanston Holiday Inn
Lunch on your own at lively Navy Pier
World-famous Architecture River Cruise
Additional sightseeing throughout the city
Classic Chicago-style pizza dinner 🍕
Return to hotel
Guided Chicago City Tour
Chicago’s “Loop”
• The Lakefront
• The Magnificent Mile
• Buckingham Fountain (photo stop available)
• Planetarium Point (photo stop available)
• Millennium Park (The “Bean” Sculpture0
• Chicago History
• Chicago Pop Culture
• Outdoor Sculptures
• World-Famous Architecture
• Skyscrapers
Included lunch in Chinatown
Visit to 360 Chicago for breathtaking skyline views
Return to hotel
Round-trip bus transportation for both days
Professional tour guide services
Two full days of curated Chicago experiences
Cost: $400* per person (*need at least 20 people for this rate)
This pre-conference tour is the perfect way to connect with fellow NGSE participants while discovering the sights, flavors, and stories that make Chicago unforgettable.
Spaces are limited — don’t miss this incredible kickoff to NGSE 2026!
We look forward to exploring Chicago with you!
Join us Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 2026 for an exciting Pre-Conference Tour of Chicago, designed exclusively for NGSE attendees and guests.
This two-day adventure offers the perfect blend of history, architecture, culture, and fun — all before we gather in Evanston for the conference.
Special conference hotel rate: April 20-23 the rooms will be $129/Double and $119 Single. These rates will also be available April 26-27. The conference room rate will be $219/Double and $209/Single (April 24-25) (not included in the tour price!)
Tour Logistics
Pick-up & drop-off both days: Holiday Inn Evanston
10:00 AM departure from Evanston Holiday Inn
Lunch on your own at lively Navy Pier
World-famous Architecture River Cruise
Additional sightseeing throughout the city
Classic Chicago-style pizza dinner 🍕
Return to hotel
Guided Chicago City Tour
Chicago’s “Loop”
• The Lakefront
• The Magnificent Mile
• Buckingham Fountain (photo stop available)
• Planetarium Point (photo stop available)
• Millennium Park (The “Bean” Sculpture0
• Chicago History
• Chicago Pop Culture
• Outdoor Sculptures
• World-Famous Architecture
• Skyscrapers
Included lunch in Chinatown
Visit to 360 Chicago for breathtaking skyline views
Return to hotel
Round-trip bus transportation for both days
Professional tour guide services
Two full days of curated Chicago experiences
Cost: $400* per person (*need at least 20 people for this rate)
This pre-conference tour is the perfect way to connect with fellow NGSE participants while discovering the sights, flavors, and stories that make Chicago unforgettable.
Spaces are limited — don’t miss this incredible kickoff to NGSE 2026!
We look forward to exploring Chicago with you!