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2025 ICRI Fall Convention Special Events
Don’t miss these special events taking place during the 2025 ICRI Fall Convention! You can sign up to attend during your convention registration or log in and modify your registration to add events.
Tickets for the Opening Reception and Project & Safety Awards Luncheon are included in attendee registration, but must be purchased for spouses/guests. The Meet the Women in ICRI Early Arrivals Reception is a free event, but you must register to attend (both attendees and spouses/guests).
Chapter events require tickets to be purchased for all attendees.
Sunday, October 19, 2025

Meet the Women in ICRI Early Arrivals Event | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This reception is an opportunity for convention attendees arriving on Sunday to kick off the coming week with old friends and make new connections! Organized by Women in ICRI, the event is open to all attendees (including Spouses/Guests) who support fostering greater inclusion of women in the concrete repair, construction, engineering, architecture and restoration industries. The location of this event is to be determined, but will take place at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. There is no cost to register for this event, but you must pre-register to attend.
Monday, October 20, 2025

Chicago Chapter River Boat Architecture Tours | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Walk across the street from the InterContinental Hotel at 12:15 pm
Fee: $100 per ticket
Set sail for an architectural-based river boat tour that delves into one of the most remarkable American cities today. Chicago is known around the world for its architectural feats. From the 100-year-old Art Deco, Neo-Classical, and Gothic Towers, to some of the tallest modern-day skyscrapers, Chicago is where old meets futuristic architectural endeavors. Get ready to experience Chicago from a whole new perspective inside the Oydessy’s glass-enclosed vessel. Enjoy a breathtaking cruise along the Chicago River during lunch, cocktails, and drinks in a comfortable interior or open-air space and see what architects from around the world travel to see in Chicago.

ICRI Opening Reception | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $125 per Spouse/Guest ticket
Included with attendee registration
It all starts right here with your first chance to meet industry leaders, greet old friends and check out the many exhibitors offering the best in concrete repair technology.
Only Spouses/Guests must purchase a ticket to attend the Opening Reception. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED AN ATTENDEE REGISTRATION.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

ICRI Project & Safety Awards Luncheon | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $125 per Spouse/Guest ticket
Included with attendee registration
Join convention attendees as we honor and recognize the best of the best at our 2025 Project & Safety Awards Luncheon. We will present the Awards of Merit and Awards of Excellence, as well as the Finalists on our way to Project of the Year! We will also honor those organizations leading the industry with their focus on safety procedures and programs.
Only Spouses/Guests must purchase a ticket to attend the Project & Safety Awards Luncheon. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED AN ATTENDEE REGISTRATION.

Chicago Chapter Evening at Willis Tower | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bus begins loading at 5:30 pm
Fee: $190 per ticket
Willis Tower (233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606)
Join the Chicago Chapter as they showcase the Windy City in style, high atop Willis Tower. The second-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a world-famous architectural icon, Willis Tower stands 1,450 feet tall in the heart of downtown Chicago. Complete with live entertainment and panoramic views of the lakefront and surrounding four states, the 99th Floor will provide the most dramatic backdrop for this spectacular evening. In addition to great food and drink, all guests will have VIP access to The Ledges for an unforgettable experience.