Chicago Auto Show - McCormick Place and exhibit hall access
To: Exhibitors, official show contractors, exhibitor appointed contractors and their subcontractors
In January of 2018 McCormick Place introduced new mandatory Building Entry and Exit Procedure designed to create a secure and controlled building and show floor. The procedures only effect entry in to and out of the building. The credential process to enter the Chicago Auto Show floor remains unchanged.
Effective January 1, 2019 MPEA will secure the McCormick Place campus by limiting public and labor access to specific entry points. Access will be different for Labor and EAC’s, Exhibitors and Media on “event days” and “non-event days”.
For purposes of the Chicago Auto Show, our first event day will be Monday, Feb. 4 at 6am. Any time prior to this is a non-event day.
On event days designated public entrances will open at approximately 6am.
During event dates public access will be allowed for Exhibitors and Media with or without a named credential.
At all times, McCormick Place Security will ensure compliance with Building Entry and Exit Procedures. This may include being stopped and asking for a credential, asking to use a specific entrance, or having your name checked against an approved list.
Below are definitions and directives for various participants in our show.
Labor and EACs
As defined below, will be required to enter through one of three – 24hour building access points. The most commonly used points for our show will be the South Hall entrance located on the south side of the South Hall at the S1 Ramp and the North Hall entrance on ground level, off Moe Dr. at Gate 25.
Their company must be registered as an EAC with both McCormick Place and Show Management.
Their individual name must appear on an advanced registration list provided to MPEA by Show Management, Official Building Contractors or Official Show Contractors and match the name on their valid Government issued photo-ID.
If requirements are met, they will be wrist banded and can proceed with their duties.
If their name does not appear on the list, they will be asked to present a valid Government issued photo-ID or McCormick Place ID and sign in with their name, date/time, job classification and employer. McCormick Place Security will use this to authenticate, they will then be wrist banded and informed to follow-up with McCormick Place, Show Management, Official Building Contractor or Official Show Contractor.
Exhibitors
As defined below, with Auto Show credentials on event days can enter through one of three – 24hour entrances, Gate 4 in the South Building, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, gate 40 in the West Building, and other public access points that McCormick Place may designate.
Preregistered but without their Auto Show credentials on non-event days, i.e. Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 2019, can enter through open public access points. Security will check the advanced registration list provided by Show Management and if their name appears, they will be wrist banded and allowed to enter.
Not preregistered on non-event days, i.e. Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 2019, will be asked by McCormick Place Security to fill in a Registration Form and present their valid Government issued photo-ID. McCormick Place Security will use this to authenticate, they will then be wrist banded and informed to follow-up with Show Management.
Media
As defined will follow the same criteria as Exhibitors.
Show floor access will follow protocol established in Bulletin 11 of the Exhibitor Services Manual.
School ID cards, memberships cards, employer ID cards are not considered acceptable forms of identification.
Questions on Building Entry and Exit Procedures - Marisol Aquino - maquino@mccormickplace.com
Questions on McCormick Place EAC Registration - Natalie Moten - nmoten@mccormickplace.com
Questions on Chicago Auto Show EAC Registration, Insurance or Show floor Credentials
Lori Gundlach - credentials@cata.info or Sandi Potempa - spotempa@cata.info
Exhibitors:
Manufacturer exhibitors
Corporate executives
Regional office personnel
Dealership personnel
PR Companies
Ad Agencies
Show Sponsors
Corporate Executives
Sales Teams and support staff
Allied/Aftermarket Exhibitors
Sales and support staff
Complimentary Exhibitors
Executives
Staff
Volunteers
Car Clubs
Officers
Volunteers
Military Exhibits
Civilian Personnel
Enlisted
Non-construction related EAC’s
Models
Talent
Crowd gatherers
Lead takers
Celebrities and their handlers
Radio/TV promotions staff for on-site activations
Analysts
Drivers
Videographers
Photographers
Computer Technicians
Media:
Journalists
Active Print media
Active Broadcast media
Active Electronic Media
Social Media influencers
Social Media YouTube and the like
Crews and staff to support the aforementioned media
EAC:
Riggers
Electricians
Carpenters
AV/Lighting company personnel
Teamsters
EAC Sales staff
EAC Supervisors
Exhibit Designers
Car Hauler**
Vehicle Technician (trouble shooter, fix or correct problem)
Private Security*
Show Security*
Show Usher and Ticket Takers
Show floor cleaning
Booth cleaning
Sound
Carpet installer
Projectionist
Florist
Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaners
Porters
*Must also register with Show Security Director
** Check-in @ Marshalling Yard with GES Staff