6 Things You Need to Get Ready for the Public Media Growth Conference!
Our team is excited to welcome you to Chicago on Wednesday, July 8! Here are 6 things you’ll need to prepare for the 2026 Public Media Growth Conference (PMGC).
1.
Watch the “What to Know Before You Go” Webinar
Get the most out of your experience with our insider’s guide.
2.
Download the New Public Media Growth Conference App
The conference app is your paperless guide to the schedule, session details, hotel maps, and the attendee roster.
**Important** Log in using the exact email address you used to register for the conference.
Take this opportunity to update your account information so that it is correctly reflected on your pre-printed badge.
Please note: Complete session information, including date/time, description, speakers, and locations, can only be found in the app. There will not be a full printed agenda.
3.
Pack Your Bag
Our conference is a business casual event. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and professional. Be sure to pack:
Extra layers: Hotel meeting rooms are heavily air-conditioned.
Activewear/sneakers: For morning outdoor yoga or the guided group run along the Lakefront Trail.
Your station SWAG (to swap): Bring your station's stickers, pens, koozies, and more to trade with fellow attendees at the Public Radio Association of Development Officers (PRADO) SWAG Swap in The Hub.
A book to trade: Leave a favorite read for a fellow attendee in The Hub and pick up a new one to take home.
4.
Plan Your Arrival
Coming from the airport: See our Hotel & Travel page to get to the Hilton Chicago.
Hotel Check-in: Begins at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. (Early arrivals can store luggage with the hotel on the lower level.)
Pick up your required event badge at Registration & Information at the 8th Street North Registration Desk on the first floor.
Wednesday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
On-Site Wi-Fi Details:
Network: Hilton Chicago Meeting
Password: PMGC2026 (Case sensitive)
Guest Rooms: Connect to the Hilton Honors network and then enter the following promotional code: DMZ26.
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Too Long, Didn’t Read? Watch Our Welcome Video
Too long, didn’t read? Watch our welcome video for a summary of all of the essential conference information you need.
We’re Ready to Help!
If you have questions or need assistance with anything while on-site, please stop by Registration at the 8th Street North Registration Desk on the first floor or contact us.
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