APEXAmerica's Property Expo
APEX Midwest · Upcoming Edition

Chicago

May 7 — 9, 2026

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

5555 N River Rd · Rosemont, IL 60018 · Minutes from O’Hare (ORD)

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01 · The thesis

Expand your business network, discover untapped market opportunities in the Midwest and beyond, and secure exclusive deals on world-class real estate assets.

APEX Chicago 2026 will serve as a focused, deal-driven platform for cross-border real estate investment, development partnerships, and public-private collaboration — bringing together international capital, U.S. developers, city leaders, planners, and solution providers across residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and infrastructure-linked developments.

02 · Why Chicago

The right city. The right room.

Chicago is an ideal location with its iconic yet constantly evolving skyline, its bold architecture and strong economy, its growing neighborhoods, and exciting new stadium projects. Don’t miss the chance to interact with some of the Chicago area’s most influential investors, architects, and developers.

03 · Programme

Tracks & stages.

01APEX Main Stage — Capital flows & deal-making
02PropTech & AI
03Smart Cities & Urban Development
04International Partnerships — GCC / MENA / US
05Smarter Homes & Furnishings Conference
06Smarter Infrastructure Summit
07Desert Rose Architectural Forum (May 7)
08Curated Networking & Deal Rooms

04 · Confirmed for Chicago

On the main stage

All speakers
GB

Chief Executive Officer

Gunnar Branson

AFIRE — Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate

SM

Mayor

Steven Meiner

City of Miami Beach

KK

Founder & Principal

Kobi Karp

Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

BK

HGTV Stars · Real Estate Developers

Brian & Mika Kleinschmidt

Dirt 2 Design — 100 Day Dream Home

May 7 — 9, 2026

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Visitor pass complimentary for qualified delegates · Conference and exhibit by invitation