All registrations ahead of the event must be completed through our registration page, fill out your information and proceed to the payment page where you will be asked to select the type of ticket you wish to register for and if you would like to add a program book and a membership.

Yes but please note that at-the-door prices are not subject to any discounts.

Registrants enjoy access to all the plenary sessions, hundreds of breakout sessions, art & cultural exhibits, performances, a film festival, and countless opportunities to connect on-site at the convention center.

Please note that there might be private events available by invitation only or at an additional cost.

Registration costs do not include food, lodging, or travel expenses.

The current registration rates offer already discounted pricing, additional savings on registration are available through group rates booking the general admission and volunteer opportunities.

An individual will complete the group registration form and work with our team to finalize the number of group members.

Once payment has been made, the Parliament will send a registration code to the group contact and each group member must complete their individual registration with the appropriate code.

If you have completed the registration form with your group code and your registration is not appearing in your records, please contact our team at info@parliamentofreligions.org

If you do not have access to your group code, please contact the individual who booked your group for details.

Volunteers are expected to pay for their background check and if approved will be offered a discounted $50 registration rate when they commit to 20 hours of volunteer service.

Learn more here.

The day pass provides a registrant the opportunity to attend the Parliament for one day of their choice, simply purchase through our registration form and use it on the day of your preference.

Yes, a limited amount of registration scholarships are available for individuals with demonstrated needs. Scholarships do not cover the cost of travel, lodging, or food.

You can apply for consideration here.

The student rate is available exclusively for students up to the undergraduate level, and for university staff bringing a group of students to the Convening.

Learn more about student opportunities here.

Check your inbox and spam folder for your registration confirmation, which is automatically emailed from info@parliamentofreligions.org once the registration form is completed.

If you have not received a confirmation, please email us at info@parliamentofreligions.org

Please email susan@parliamentofreligions.org or give us a call at +1-312-629-2990

The official program for the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions begins the morning of Monday, August 14th, and runs through the afternoon of Friday, August 18th. The schedule for the week is coming soon!

Please note that additional events might be scheduled before, during, and after the official program, including a local pre-Parliament Event “the Parade of Faiths” on Sunday, August 13th.

The main entrance of McCormick Place is located at 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago.

 Should you or someone from your organization require assistance while attending an event at McCormick Place, the following amenities may assist your team during their visit.

• For scooter and wheelchair rentals, please visit the in-house provider Scootaround.
• For questions, please visit the McCormick support page.

Public transportation is the most affordable and convenient way to get to McCormick Place.

Public Transit Resources:

•  Google Maps (With integrated Driving, Public Transit, Walking and Bicycle Directions)
• RTA Trip Planner – Transit Information Hotline at 312-836-7000
• TransitChicago.com
• Ventra Card
• MetraRail.com

Visit the McCormick Place website to learn more.

Chicago welcomes hundreds of thousands of international visitors each year. Two documents are needed to enter the United States:

• A valid passport
• If your country is not part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you will need to obtain a visitor visa from the U.S. Department of State. The VWP allows citizens of over 30 participating countries to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less. Find out if you qualify.

If your country is not part of the VWP, there are three visitor visa categories you may apply for:

B-1: For those entering the U.S. temporarily for business

B-2: For those visiting for pleasure

B-1/B-2: For a combination of both

Note: Citizens of Canada and Bermuda visiting the United States for temporary travel generally do not require a nonimmigrant visa.

The Parliament is committed to making travel for our registrants as easy and simple as possible.

If you need a letter confirming your registration to help with your efforts to obtain a visa to attend the 2023 Chicago Parliament, we can provide a confirmation letter for you so long as you have:

• Already registered for the 2023 Chicago Parliament, and
• Paid the registration fee

Submit your request here!

Chicago is home to two international airports conveniently located in the center of the country, with thousands of daily inbound and outbound flights to more than 240 destinations.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Multi-award-winning, environmentally conscious O’Hare (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. It lies just 16 miles from downtown Chicago and boasts four terminals — three domestic (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one international (Terminal 5).

Chicago Midway International Airport

Midway (MDW) is the nation’s premier point-to-point airport, offering value-oriented leisure and business travel to over 60 destinations. It’s located only 11 miles from downtown Chicago.

Chicago’s central location and its position as a hub for the nation’s major interstates make it a convenient drive from anywhere in the country. Chicago is accessible via several major interstates and highways: I-90 (Kennedy Expressway), I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway), and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway).

Parking

There are three main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus. All are in close proximity and walking distance to the convention complex and are ADA accessible.

• Events in the North, South and West Buildings designate Lot A as the primary parking location.
• Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater designate Lot C (Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616) as the primary parking location.
  • (6’4″ height clearance) is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive, adjacent to the Lakeside Center. The parking rate is a flat fee of $25 per day with no in-and-out privileges.* This parking lot is open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available.

The Parliament recommends booking with the PoWR Hotel Block at a number of local hotels, learn more at our Hotel & Lodging page.

The Call for Programs for the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions closed on November 3rd. Unsolicited requests to present at the Parliament Convenings are not accepted.

All program decisions were committed in the Spring of 2023, the full program is now available to the public.

Please check your inbox and spam for an email from 2023presenters@parliamentofreligions.org

The full schedule for the 2023 Convening is available at parliamentofreligions.org/2023-program/

If you have any questions related to programming please email 2023presenters@parliamentofreligions.org

The program for the 2023 Parliament Convening is available at parliamentofreligions.org/2023-program/

The Convening app will have information about each of the sessions being presented, visit parliamentofreligions.org/2023-program to explore who will be presenting.

Luminaries of the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions will be announced on a rolling basis, check the Voices of PoWR page for details.

Individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, and vendors can purchase a booth here.

The Parliament is actively seeking financial sponsors for the Convening, please contact emma@parliamentofreligions.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

Yes, each booth purchase comes with 2 complimentary registrations.

Booth representatives will be provided a unique code to complete their registration for the Convening.

The Parliament’s contracted exhibit services company will be reaching out to exhibitors with details about logistics and options for additional purchases.