Intermodal Association of Chicago
Annual Holiday Networking & Dinner Party
DATE: Wednesday, December 2, 2026  
LOCATION: DRURY LANE -- Oakbrook Terrace, IL    directions   
PRICE: $160 per person  ~ prepaid only
buy tickets here
NETWORKING: 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM (1.5 hour, open bar)
DINNER: 7:30 PM (main course Petite Filet Mignon & Seared Salmon)
GUEST SPEAKER: none
PROGRAM: Announcements, Election of Officers, and Door Prizes
SPONSORSHIP: For $500 get your company logo projected up on the big screen in front of the entire audience
(if you buy sponsorship + table of 10, your company logo will be printed out and displayed in center of your table)
Over 1200+ people attended this event in 2025!
  • Reservations are required - No tickets will be sold at the door.
  • Payment must received before the the event.
  • Space is limited - Reservations will be accepted in the order of when payment is received.
  • Tables accommodate 10 people. Buy 10 tickets to buy a Table.
  • If buying 9 or fewer tickets, your seat will be assigned to a table number.
    * buy a sponsorship with table of 10 and get your company name and logo printed and displayed in center of table *

  • Your reservation should be received no later than November 23
  • Ticket sales close if max capacity is reached at 1270 tickets
  • Seating and table assignments will be made based on order of reservations received.
  • For Vegetarian dish, please indicate in comment box when you buy your ticket.
  • Dress is wide range from business casual to holiday theme clothes (see last year pics)
  • No tickets will be sold at the door, no exceptions. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
  • Visitors are welcome. You don't have to be a member of IAC to attend, but you must be a 2025 member by November 5th to win door prizes Join or Renew
  • SPONSORS (1)
    ACCOMMODATIONS: The Hilton Suites - Oak Brook Terrace, IL is next door to Drury Lane. Limited block of rooms available at a special reduced rate for November 30, December 1-3 Mon-Thurs at $139 + tax.
    * Buffet Breakfast included in rate.
    soon as Hilton sends webpage booking link, will post here
    COMPANIES ATTENDING
    2025 Holiday Dinner Party Stats:
    1,204 tickets sold, 119 tables, 56 sponsors
    100 door prizes given out to members, and record $7,831 in 50/50 prizes.
    View 2025 picture album
    Thank you sponsors! This event funds our scholarship and networking events for the year. College Scholarship applications will be available June 2027.
    MEMBERSHIP NOTICE:
    ** November 11th is the absolute last day applications for 2026 membership will be accepted **
    ** only 2026 members will be eligible for door prizes at the Holiday Dinner party **

    2027 Memberships will go on sale after the Holiday Dinner.

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    2026 EVENT CALENDAR
    January 13 (Tues)Blood Drive – Lombard, IL
    March 18 (Wed)Dinner & Intermodal Update - Ashton Place / Willowbrook, IL
    June 9 (Tues)Golf Outing – 7 Bridges / Woodridge, IL
    July 14 (Tues)Blood Drive – Lombard, IL
    August 20 (Thur)Baseball Game – Schaumburg, IL
    September 1 (Tues)Golf Outing
    October 23 (Fri)Halloween Party - Twood Restaurant/ Wood Dale, IL
    October 23 (Fri)Deadline for Ad Book Submission
    November 11 (Wed)Dinner & Intermodal Update - Ashton Place / Willowbrook, IL
    December 2 (Wed)Holiday Dinner Party (at Drury Lane)