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| Annual Holiday Networking & Dinner Party |
| DATE: |
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
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| LOCATION: |
DRURY LANE -- Oakbrook Terrace, IL directions |
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| PRICE: |
$160 per person ~ prepaid only
buy tickets here |
| NETWORKING: |
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM (1.5 hour, open bar)
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| 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) |
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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
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| SPONSORS (9)
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4D TRUCKING & Logistics, Inc
Freight Tech Cartage, Inc.
Hammer Express, Inc.
Kiswani
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Mark-It Express Logisitcs
Matson Logistics
Montreal Port Authority
Pressure Systems International, Clarience Technologies Company
Tz Services Inc
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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.
Use the IAC personalized Hilton web page: Hilton Suites Group Rate for Queen or King Bed or Phone: 1-800 HILTONS (and mention group code "IACH")
* Buffet Breakfast included in rate.
soon as Hilton sends webpage booking link, will post here |
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| COMPANIES ATTENDING (33) as of
4pm October 21, 2026: |
(3tbls)
SEI ACQUISITION LLC
(2tbls)
American Marine Express Inc
(2tbls)
Hammer Express, Inc.
(2tbls)
Matson Logistics
(1tbl)
4D TRUCKING & Logistics, Inc
(1tbl)
CargoWise Landside
(1tbl)
Freight Tech Cartage, Inc.
(1tbl)
Get Logistics
(1tbl)
Kiswani
(1tbl)
KTI, LLC
(1tbl)
Mark-It Express Logisitcs
(1tbl)
Montreal Port Authority
(1tbl)
Phoenix Mgt Solutions
(1tbl)
ROAR Logistics
(1tbl)
TAK Logistics Inc
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30000Feet Australia Pty Ltd
All Stars Intermodal
APM Terminals
Ennabe Logistics Inc
Houbolt Road Extension JV LLC
IMS Transport Solutions
Iowa Interstate Railroad
Kansas City Drayage
Kc Dray
Orange EV
PortPro
Pressure Systems International, Clarience Technologies Company
Shipco Transport
Tz Services Inc
USI
Wells Fargo
WiseTech Global
Wisetech Global / Avantida
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| 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. |
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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 |
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January 13 (Tues) | Blood Drive – Lombard, IL |
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March 18 (Wed) | Dinner & Intermodal Update - Ashton Place / Willowbrook, IL |
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June 9 (Tues) | Golf Outing – 7 Bridges / Woodridge, IL |
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July 14 (Tues) | Blood Drive – Lombard, IL |
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August 20 (Thur) | Baseball Game – Schaumburg, IL |
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September 1 (Tues) | Golf Outing |
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October 23 (Fri) | Halloween Party - Twood Restaurant/ Wood Dale, IL |
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October 23 (Fri) | Deadline for Ad Book Submission |
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November 11 (Wed) | Dinner & Intermodal Update - Ashton Place / Willowbrook, IL |
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December 2 (Wed) | Holiday Dinner Party (at Drury Lane) |
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