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ICOCD 2026 takes place in Chicago, USA on 13 December 2026. Please check this page for the confirmed venue before making travel or accommodation arrangements.

ICOCD 2026 Venue Information

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

20 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Hotel details

Just 2 blocks away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, this luxury Chicago Gold Coast hotel is housed in a 32-floor prism glass building featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. Adorned in French art de vivre furnishings and décor, each room at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile features luxury feathertop duvet bedding and a spacious marble bathroom. A minibar and free WiFi are also included. Café des Architectes offers locally-sourced French-inspired cuisine, a seasonal outdoor terrace and a full bar. Guests can enjoy crafted cocktails and spirits while taking in iconic city views from Le Bar’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Room service is available. The hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, a ballroom and a fitness centre. Navy Pier and the Art Institute of Chicago are both less than 2 miles away from the hotel. Millennium Park is a 10-minute drive away.

13 December 2026Online presentation available

Conference venue in Chicago, USA

Invitation letter for your visa

A letter of invitation is proof that your paper submission and registration have been accepted by the conference committee. It is written in English and may help with your visa application, but it does not guarantee a visa. Invitation letters are issued only after your registration and payment are complete, and are sent by email.

To request one, email [email protected] with your registration form, payment proof, a passport-size photo and a scan of your passport. More about invitation letters

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