Need more info? Please review the 2026 Sponsor Prospectus

Questions? Email the Executive Director Ryan Anderson at executivedirector@laichicagoregion.org

Not able to sponsor for the year? We offer event sponsorships too! Review the event sponsorship levels below.

Speakers and Moderators Include:

• Enrique Castillo,

We'll explore questions like:

• How can multi-disciplinary teams overcome the paradox of complex entitlements to build high-quality, dense housing faster?
  
  
• What design and land-use strategies ensure that new housing developments preserve community authenticity and safeguard local identity rather than accelerating displacement?
  
  
• How do we effectively balance market-rate development incentives with the deep infrastructure investments required for long-term equity and climate resiliency?

This won’t be a passive lecture—this is a hands-on, practical dialogue with experts from architecture firms, universities, developers, and beyond.

LAI CHICAGO REGION CHAPTER REFUND POLICY

The venue requires a final guest count 5 business days before the event. If you are unable to attend and your cancellation is made before the guest count is due to the venue, you may transfer your ticket to another upcoming event. If your cancellation is made after the guest count is required, please contact the office at 773-804-8592 and we will do our best to assist you with another option.

MEMBER SUPPORT FUND

The LAI Chicago Region Chapter Member Support Fund is available to members who serve nonprofit organizations, public agencies, academic institutions, or those who in a professional employment transition to help offset the cost of attendance at chapter events and membership dues. The goal of the fund is to make Chapter events and activities more accessible and encourage attendance and engagement. In some instances, guests of members may also be eligible to receive these funds.

Join us as we usher in the fall season with a special networking breakfast. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your LAI colleagues, share ideas, and build stronger relationships. 

Vote on the Board Slate and get the inside scoop on the New Member Banquet & Awards Program.  

MEMBER SUPPORT FUND

The LAI Chicago Region Chapter Member Support Fund is available to members who serve nonprofit organizations, public agencies, academic institutions, or those who in a professional employment transition to help offset the cost of attendance at chapter events and membership dues. The goal of the fund is to make Chapter events and activities more accessible and encourage attendance and engagement. In some instances, guests of members may also be eligible to receive these funds.

LAI 2026 AWARDEES TO BE ANNOUNCED!

EVENT POLICIES

The LAI Chicago Region Chapter Member Support Fund is available to members who serve nonprofit organizations, public agencies, academic institutions, or those who in a professional employment transition to help offset the cost of attendance at chapter events and membership dues. The goal of the fund is to make Chapter events and activities more accessible and encourage attendance and engagement. In some instances, guests of members may also be eligible to receive these funds.