# Event Details - **Event Name**: 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Chicago Seminars 2025 is the 15th edition of the original miles and points conference.About this EventThis site is for registration for the 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025.NEW VENUE for 2025: Holiday Inn Chicago OakbrookHoliday Inn Chicago Oakbrook, 17 W, 350 W 22nd St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. NOT Elk Grove Village, which is in the process of a transformation in 2025.Chicago Seminars room block at Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook is $129/night + tax and includes breakfast for one adult, book . (No increase from 2024 event rate.)Airport Transport:There is no hotel airport shuttle. Oakbrook is a bit closer to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) than Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). We are working on shared airport transport options. Updates will be added to this and page and emailed to the email you provided at ticket registration.There are many dining and entertainment options walkable and short drive nearby to Oakbrook Terrace shopping mall and surrounds for those who are explorers of brands.Event full schedule to be announced in August 2025.New for 2025: Friday MasterclassesThe Friday Masterclasses are separately ticketed half-day in-depth programs, each consisting of four 45-minute sessions. These allow more intensive coverage than can be fit in the traditional weekend program. Whereas the weekend might have 1-2 sessions on a topic, the Masterclasses can cover the subject in more depth.Friday Masterclasses Ticketing:Each Masterclass is $99 with no discount codes and are space limited.Weekend Seminars registration is required to attend a Masterclass. If you have purchased your weekend Seminars registration and later would like to add a Masterclass, please contact the organizers as we are working with EventBrite on a ticketing solution.You have the option to attend one in the morning, one in the afternoon, both morning and afternoon, or none at all. For the continuity of the learning process, there is no switching among the Masterclasses.Friday Masterclasses Schedule Overview:Each masterclass consists of four 45-minute sessions . Co-directors of each Masterclass work with the speakers to have the sessions build on the prior for as comprehensive program.All of these topics will be covered in the weekend Seminars in at least one session, though not necessarily the same speakers or focus area.The Masterclasses are:Friday Morning Masterclasses (8 am - 12 pm; registration opens at 7:30 am):Gift Cards, directed by Michael Cao and Shabbir HakimChurning, directed by Andrew Derthick and Candace KeeneBeginners, directed by Chris Carley and Dave HomyakExtreme and Exotic Travel, directed by Andy Hicks and Lusy HsuFriday Afternoon Masterclasses (1-5 pm):Buying Groups and Gold, directed by Aaron Hurd and Matthew WeyerAward Booking, directed by Sarah Ramkissoon and Rachel YuanCanada Focus, directed by Andrew D'Amours and MoliContent Creators, directed by Ben Komenkul and Julia MenezMasterclasses full speaker and sessions list to be announced in August 2025.Weekend Seminars:The weekend Seminars are the traditional program, with an extra breakout room that will allow up to 4 concurrent sessions in smaller group setting.Seminars Ticketing:A NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee of $219, includes:Admittance to the Seminars sessions that kickoff Friday 5:30 pm and run through the weekend. Excludes Friday morning and afternoon Masterclasses.Lunch Saturday and Sunday.Coffee/snack breaks.Two drink tickets for Saturday eventing reception.Use promo code IMUSTHAVEAPROMOCODE20 for $20 off.Excess funds donated to event charities. 2025 event charities TBA.Seminars October 24-26 Schedule Times:All Seminars sessions included with Seminars ticket.Friday, October 24:4:00 pm registration opens5:30-8:00 pm evening program, keynote speakers, music proformance and comedy showSaturday, October 25:8:00 am registration opens9:00 am-6:00 pm seminars sessions (lunch included)6:00-7:00 pm reception (2 drink tickets included)7:00 pm-late self-planned group dinners and partiesSunday, October 26:8:00 am registration opens9:00 am-5:00 pm seminars sessions (lunch included)5:00 pm see you next year!Seminars Speakers:Mindy Bumgarner, MS FIREChris Carley of Eye of the FlyerEunice Chow of Points AlchemyAndrew D'Amours of FlytrippersAndrew DerthickAmy M. GardnerShabbir Hakim of cardZTravelAndy Hicks, everycountryby50Dave Homyak, bikeguyAaron Hurd, PointsAndTravelChris Hutchins of All the Hacks PodcastLucy Hsu of Every Passport Stamp Facebook GroupKathy Kass of Will Run for MilesBen Komenkul of Ben's Big DealStefan Krasowski of Rapid Travel ChaiLinda Lay from SoloPear TravelMoli of Maple MilesJulia Menez of Geobreeze Travel PodcastSarah RamkissoonDawn Royski of Share TravelerAnshul Singh of Points Miles and BlingJustin Vacula of Hurdy Gurdy Travel PodcastRachel Yuan of Prince of Travelmore to come!Volunteer Staff:Michael CaoCandace KeeneAngie BurrusLela ShiftonPrat Parekh, chevygiantJerry Udell, jiggerSadaf W.Matthew WeyerSponsors:Aligned IncentivesBullion Gold StoreEye of the FlyerM and A IndustriesMobius EnterprisesTransfer Policy: registration is transferable for a $50 processing fee (100% donated to charity). Transfers must be completed by October 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm CDT—email info@chicago-seminars.com your ticket informaiton and information of your transfer recipient.Recording Policy: no audio or video recording of sessions is permitted without express written consent. Unauthorized recording may result in ejection without refund. Photos of presentation slides are permitted only with verbal consent of the presenter.By registering for this event, you accept the and . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0e31c060-348d-11f0-9d5b-a98db4fb55f6-rimg-w987-h740-dc181616-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 07:30 AMFriday Masterclasses Registration Opens?: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PMFriday Morning Masterclasses (separate registration required)?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMFriday Masterclasses Lunch Break (lunch on your own, not included in ticket)?: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PMFriday Afternoon Masterclasses (separate registration required)?: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PMFriday Conference Seminars?: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PMSaturday Conference Seminars?: 08:00 AMSaturday Registration Opens?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMSaturday Reception?: 07:00 PM - 11:00 PMSaturday Group Dinners (self-planned, not included in ticket)?: 08:00 AMSunday Registration Opens?: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PMSunday Conference Seminars?: 05:00 PMSee You Next Year - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakbrook-terrace/15th-chicago-seminars-at-holiday-inn-heritage-edition-2025/100001362556325649 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, charities, holiday, business, conferences, comedy, parties, entertainment, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 99, max: 219, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakbrook Terrace - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG - **lat**: 41.8468829 - **long**: -87.9666495 - **full address**: Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG, 350 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/43805ddcaffb512c8ff352ae6123037ef395bf4fd616189bdae15519274b7fe7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc345f4f-gmir.jpg?v=1747644094 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025 being held? - **A:** 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025 takes place on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG, 350 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025? - **A:** Ticket prices for 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025 range from USD 99 to USD 219 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySeminars RegistrationUSD 219AvailableMorning Masterclass: Gift Cards (8 am - 12 pm)USD 99AvailableMorning Masterclass: Churning (8 am - 12 pm)USD 99AvailableMorning Masterclass: Beginner (8 am - 12 pm)USD 99AvailableMorning Masterclass: Extreme Travel (8 am - 12 pm)USD 99AvailableAfternoon Masterclass: Buying Groups/Gold (1-5 pm)USD 99AvailableAfternoon Masterclass: Award Booking (1-5 pm)USD 99AvailableAfternoon Masterclass: Content Creator (1-5 pm)USD 99AvailableAfternoon Masterclass: Canada Focus (1-5 pm)USD 99Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025? - **A:** 15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025 is organized by Chicago Seminars. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "15th Chicago Seminars at Holiday Inn Heritage Edition 2025", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/43805ddcaffb512c8ff352ae6123037ef395bf4fd616189bdae15519274b7fe7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc345f4f-gmir.jpg?v=1747644094", "startDate": "2025-10-24", "endDate": "2025-10-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakbrook-terrace/15th-chicago-seminars-at-holiday-inn-heritage-edition-2025/100001362556325649", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "350 West 22nd Street", "postalCode": "60181", "addressLocality": "Oakbrook Terrace", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.8468829", "longitude": "-87.9666495" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Chicago Seminars 2025 is the 15th edition of the original miles and points conference.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2025-10-26", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "99.00", "highPrice": "219.00", "price": "99.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakbrook-terrace/15th-chicago-seminars-at-holiday-inn-heritage-edition-2025/100001362556325649" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakbrook-terrace/15th-chicago-seminars-at-holiday-inn-heritage-edition-2025/100001362556325649", "price": "219.00", "name": "Seminars Registration" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakbrook-terrace/15th-chicago-seminars-at-holiday-inn-heritage-edition-2025/100001362556325649", "price": "99.00", "name": "Morning Masterclass: Gift Cards (8 am - 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