This is my take - Can the Midwest/Chicago get some love.
This convention center would be a great spot for gaming conventions like
@DreamHack
It’s right outside of ohare airport and there are plenty of hotels and transit ways to get here. About 15 mins away from downtown Chicago (depending on traffic)
It already hosts plenty of events and the layout of the center would be perfect for gaming events.
Rosemont and surrounding areas has plenty of entertainment areas and fun things to do plus its clean and crime rate is not thru the roof like Atlanta or Dallas.
I think the gaming and tech space should consider this a summer event for those wanting to see a different location
Wish the gaming / tech space would realize how good Charlotte is for events.
-International airport a few minutes from downtown.
-Only a few hour drive from a lot of major east coast locations for those who don’t want to fly.
-Clean city.
-Convention centers are conveniently located next to hotels.
-Everything is within walking distance of convention centers. Restaurants, the entertainment strip of bars and breweries, sporting and venues for after party activations.
I think what makes TwitchCon in San Diego so good is you fly in, get a place down near the convention center, and the rest of the weekend is easy.
Charlotte is the perfect city for the east coast that matches that convenience. Plus it’s not ATL 😂