This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises. On this tour, you'll learn about the city's beginnings on the Chicago River, its rebirth after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and its development into a commercial and cultural hub, all while viewing structures in the order they were built. These buildings—including the Page Brothers Building, Old Dearborn Bank, the Chicago Motor Club, the Carbide and Carbon Building, NBC Tower and more—tell the story of how architectural technology evolved over time. You'll see up close how each building has its own unique design, often reflecting the style that was popular or prevalent when it was constructed.

Price: $35
Capacity: 15

Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower, and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
Price: $35
Capacity: 15

Challenge your group to think critically about our consumption and solve real world problems! This team oriented workshop shows the feasibility of designing circular systems for communities both big and small. Participants work together to propose ideas for people to minimize ‘waste,’ increase efficiency, and close resource and energy. The tour will involve seeing Plant Chicago's space we call the "The Firehouse" which features shared-use indoor growing spaces for plants and fungi, indoor and outdoor classrooms, shared growing spaces, a teaching kitchen, and community meeting/event space. It also serves as a hyper local center to collect materials that don't get recaptured in Chicago. Participants will also see living systems in action such as aquaponics, hydroponics, vermicomposting, bee hives, and chickens. You can also find more information here.

Price: $100
Capacity: 25

Bubbly Dynamics (owner and operator of The Plant) will showcase how projects within the building repurpose what's conventionally considered waste into a valuable products. We'll discuss how businesses at The Plant collaborate and are creative about repurposing materials, bringing good use to what would ordinarily be considered waste, going beyond fair-trade to "relationship-based", and creating hyper-local products. The systems that are in play at The Plant will be tangible; giving attendees the opportunity to apply what they'll see here into their own personal and professional life. A visit to the Packingtown, whose mission is to preserve, interpret, and present the industrial history and cultural heritage of the Union Stock Yards and surrounding neighborhoods, will also be included in the tour. Themes of the Packingtown Museum include labor, immigration, food production, community development, and the economy. Chicago historian Dominic Pacyga is the curator of the museum, and he has loaned several incredible pieces from his personal collection that are already on display. The museum space is in a former ham freezer on The Plant's second floor, and the original meat rail system that transported pork products through the building is still intact in that space.
Price: $75
Capacity: 30

Hosted by Sappi, this SPC Avance Evening Social will be hosted at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, The World's Largest Starbucks. Join us at the elegant Arriviamo cocktail bar, where you will sip on insired coktails, enjoy tasty bites, and connect with your fellow attendees!

Food served at this social will be in keeping with the venue's style & local cuisine so will contain meat/animal products.

Hosted by Amcor, SPC Advance’s Evening Social will take place at Ravinia Brewing. Enjoy distinctive beers crafted from thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and Mexican street food featuring hand-pressed tortillas and tacos for every palate. Join us at the iconic Brunswick Triple Arch bar, have fun on the window swings and explore the hidden beer garden whilst networking with your fellow attendees.

Food served at this social will be in keeping with the venue's style & local cuisine so will contain meat/animal products.

Start your day on the right foot with a morning yoga class! This class is designed to help you wake up your body and mind, increase your energy levels, and focus your attention for the rest of the day. We will move through a series of gentle poses and stretches, as well as breathing exercises, to help you feel refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

This class is suitable for all levels of experience, so please feel free to join us, whether you are a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner. Mats will be provided, please bring your reusable water bottle.