CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OUTLINE
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADD ON EVENT: CHICAGO CUBS GAME
Join us on Sunday, June 21 at 1:20 PM to pre-game the conference week with an afternoon of baseball as the Cubs take on the Toronto Blue Jays. IND/EX pass holders will all sit together, providing a great way for everyone to get to know each other ahead of the week’s festivities. This add-on is $60. Registered attendees can reach out for ticketing information here.
FIRESIDE CHAT
We are pleased to announce our 2026 IND/EX Fireside Chat with Tabitha Jackson (Film Forum) and Gina Duncan (The Moth).
In this chat they will move beyond programming strategy and operational how-tos to explore the deeper why behind this work - what it means to be connectors, not just presenters, what's at stake when free expression and shared human experience are under threat, and how the field builds the trust and resilience to act together. This is a conversation about meaning, purpose, and the irreplaceable value of the physical space of cinema.
TBD SCREENING + AFTER PARTY
Join us at the Music Box Theatre for a night of cinema followed by a Happy Hour hosted by Agile Ticketing Solutions.
TRAILER WARS + TRIVIA
Join us at Joe’s on Weed Street for the return of Trailer Wars, followed by a night of Trivia.
ADD ON EVENT: CHICAGO ARCHITECTURAL BOAT TOUR (FILM EDITION!)
On Thursday, June 22 at 1:00 PM, join us for a private Chicago Architectural Boat Tour with a cinematic twist. As an IND/EX attendee you will be among the first ever to experience an exclusive 90-minute tour that highlights Chicago architecture while weaving iconic cinematic locations into the journey.
Enjoy unobstructed sight lines and guaranteed seating in an open-air upper deck, with full-service cocktail and snack bars available in the climate-controlled interior salon. This is one trip you DO NOT want to miss! Registered attendees can reach out for ticketing information here.