BEMER North America Convention

The Next
Generation

October 1–3, 2026 / Hyatt Regency Chicago

BEMER Convention is coming to Chicago! Hear from the people behind building the next generation — a full Friday of training with Founder, Peter Gleim, two general sessions on Saturday, and a closing party to send it off right.

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The Chicago skyline at sunrise, mirrored in the still water of Lake Michigan — Chicago, Illinois

Dates

October 1–3, 2026

Thursday arrival through Saturday night’s closing party.

Venue & Hotel

Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Drive. Sessions and guest rooms under one roof.

Fly Into

O’Hare or Midway

Either airport works. Midway sits closer to downtown.

The Weekend

Agenda

All times are Central. Session titles, rooms and speaker order will be in the program you receive at registration.

Thursday

October 1 Arrival & check-in

5:00 – 8:00 pm
Early Registration

Already in Chicago? Register early and collect your badge and welcome materials before the weekend begins!
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Dinner with the Founders

An evening with Peter and Stephanie Gleim.
Special invitation only

Friday

October 2 Training day

7:00 – 11:00 am
Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Special Peter Gleim Business Training

A full day with BEMER’s founder.
3:00 – 8:00 pm
Registration

Saturday

October 3 Main event & closing party

7:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Doors Open

Find your seat and settle in before the first session.
9:00 am
General Session I
12:00 pm
Take-Away Lunch

Grab and go — we’re back in the room at 1:15.
1:15 pm
General Session II
5:00 pm
General Session Concludes

Time to head back and get ready for the evening.
8:00 pm – Midnight
Closing Party

Close out the Convention BEMER Carnival Style!
Must have party ticket to attend

Times are subject to change.

On Stage

Speakers

The voices leading this year’s sessions.

Featured Speakers

Peter Gleim

Founder

Stephanie Gleim

Chief Executive Officer

Jonas von Gaisberg

Chief Digital Officer

Ben Woodward

VP, North America

Dr. Ricarda Jansen

Head of Medical Affairs

Alessandra Viesti

Education Manager

Dr. Zolt Bodogan

OD+

Panelists

Dr. Michael Gaeta

Panelist

Dr. Becky Verna

Panelist

Sara Miller

Panelist

Greg Petersen

Panelist

Melissa Harris

Panelist

Partners being recognized on stage at a BEMER convention

Where It Happens

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Sessions, meals and the closing party all take place at the hotel. If you booked inside BEMER’s room block, you’re staying exactly where the action is.

Address: 151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Neighborhood: On the Chicago River, steps from Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk
From the airports: Roughly an hour from O’Hare; Midway is closer in

Booked in the block? You’re under the same roof as every session — no commute between venues, just an elevator ride.

Getting Here

Travel

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.

Two airports work

Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is roughly an hour from the hotel. Midway (MDW) sits closer to downtown and is often the shorter drive — fly into whichever suits your schedule.

Take a rideshare

Parking near the venue is limited, so we recommend Uber or Lyft from the airport and around the city.

Schedule in advance

Book your rides against your flight times. Travel days get busy, and a scheduled pickup makes the whole thing smoother.

Because of parking restrictions at the venue, driving yourself isn’t recommended if you’re flying into Chicago. If you do plan to drive, look into garages near 151 East Wacker before you arrive.

Before You Go

What to Bring

A short list so nothing slows you down once you’re here.

Dress code

Sessions — business casual
Closing Party — casual
Comfortable shoes; there’s more walking than you expect

For the room

A layer or light jacket — ballrooms run cool
Notebook and pen for the training day

For the city

Early-October Chicago is cool and breezy
A portable charger for long days
A refillable water bottle

Between Sessions

Chicago, On Foot

The hotel sits in one of the most walkable corners of the city. If you have an hour free, here’s what’s close.

2min walk

The Chicago Riverwalk

A river-level promenade right outside the door — the easiest way to stretch your legs between sessions.

5min walk

The Magnificent Mile

North Michigan Avenue’s shopping and dining stretch begins just across the river.

10min walk

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate

“The Bean” and the Pritzker Pavilion — the obligatory Chicago photograph.

15min walk

The Art Institute of Chicago

One of the great museums in the country, at the south end of Millennium Park.

20min walk

Navy Pier

Lakefront views and the Centennial Wheel — a pleasant walk east, or a short rideshare.

—Must try

Eat like a local

Deep-dish pizza and an Italian beef are the two Chicago rites of passage. Ask the front desk for their pick — everyone here has an opinion.

Convention BEMER Amérique du Nord

La prochaine
génération

Du 1^er au 3 octobre 2026 / Hyatt Regency Chicago

La Convention BEMER s’en vient à Chicago! Viens entendre les gens qui bâtissent la prochaine génération — une journée complète de formation le vendredi avec notre fondateur, Peter Gleim, deux séances générales le samedi, et une soirée de clôture pour bien finir la fin de semaine.

Voir l’horaire → Transport et hôtel →

La ligne d’horizon de Chicago au lever du soleil, reflétée dans les eaux calmes du lac Michigan — Chicago, Illinois

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