Behind the Scenes: The Making of Chicago’s Most Iconic Events
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Behind the Scenes: The Making of Chicago’s Most Iconic Events

Join us for a panel event exploring the behind-the-scenes world of event planning and promotion for Chicago’s most iconic events

By Center for Communication Engagement | DePaul

Date and time

Tuesday, May 13 · 6 - 7:30pm CDT

Location

14 E Jackson Blvd

14 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 United States

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Chicago is home to some of the nation’s most iconic and large-scale public events—from heart-pounding races to food-filled festivals and jaw-dropping auto shows. But what does it really take to bring these massive productions to life?

Join us for an exciting panel event that goes behind the scenes of planning, promoting, and executing Chicago’s signature attractions, including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago Auto Show, NASCAR Chicago Street Race, and Taste of Chicago.

Meet The Panelists

  • Carey Pinkowski, Executive Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon
  • Jim OBrill, Senior Director of Marketing & Strategy, Chicago Auto Show
  • Michelle Weddige, Senior Director of Business Strategy, NASCAR Chicago Street Race
  • Neal Heitz, Director of Event Production, the City of Chicago; DePaul University Adjunct Professor.

Don't miss this chance to gain insider knowledge from the minds behind Chicago’s most talked-about events!

Location Details: DePaul University Loop Campus, Communication Hub, 14 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Use the State St. Entrance. Doors open at 5:30PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Center for Communication Engagement at DePaul fosters critical discussions on media ethics, digital communication, and public engagement through panels, workshops, and research initiatives.

Questions? Contact Grace Wang at [email protected]

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Center for Communication Engagement | DePaul

The Center for Communication Engagement

The Center for Communication Engagement at DePaul University drives communication-based problem-solving and innovative, research-backed solutions for social change. Through its state-of-the-art labs—Media Engagement (ME) Lab, Virtual and Augmented Reality Communication (VARC) Lab, and Streaming Lab—the Center empowers students, faculty, and community partners to explore the societal impact of communication while fostering hands-on learning and research.

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