DIA 2017 Comes to Chicago, IL!

• History and Health Care in Chicago

  • Chicago is home to major biotech, pharmaceutical, and chemical companies
  • The first open heart surgery was performed in Chicago in 1893
  • Two of the world’s most respected scientific research facilities, Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, are headquartered in Chicago
  • Chicago is home to many of the highest rated medical institutions in the nation including Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • There are more than 10,000 practicing physicians in Illinois
  • The University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine is one of the country’s best medical programs
  • Lurie Children’s Hospital is ranked #6 best Children’s Hospital in the nation
  • There are over 650 hospitals in the Chicago area

• Travel Information

  • O’Hare International Airport
  • Midway International Airport
  • Travel Discounts

• Hotel Information

  • View a comprehensive list of Official DIA Hotels

• General Information on Chicago

  • #2 Best Big City in the US (Condé Naste Traveler 2016)
  • #2 Meetings Destination in the US (Cvent Top 50 Meetings Destination 2016)
  • #4 Destination in the US (Trip Advisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards)
  • 1,300 daily direct flights

• Around Chicago

  For the Foodies

  • Alinea- #1 restaurant in the world (Elite Traveler)
  • Monteverde- One of Top 10 Best Restaurants of the Year (Food & Wine Magazine 2016)
  • 22 Michelin Star-Rated Restaurants in 2016
  • 60+ craft breweries
  • 5,195 restaurants

  For the Creative

  • Art Institute of Chicago- #2 Museum in the World and #2 Museum in the US (Trip Advisor Travelers Choice)
  • 56 museums
  • 250+ theatre companies

  For the Shopper

  • #2 Best City in the US for Shopping (Travel + Leisure)

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