Why Sponsor the 2026 Chicagoland Risk Forum?
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | The Old Post Office, Chicago

The Midwest's Premier Risk Management Conference

The Chicagoland Risk Forum isn't just another industry event—it's where Chicago's risk management community comes together for the most important conversations of the year. As we celebrate our 11th anniversary, we're bringing together 450+ risk professionals for a day of industry-leading education, strategic insights, and the networking that moves careers and businesses forward.

Your Audience, Assembled

450+ Attendees including:

• 100+ decision-makers from leading Midwest organizations
• Senior risk managers and directors evaluating solutions for their organizations
• Rising Risk Professionals actively building their vendor relationships
• Insurance professionals and brokers seeking the latest innovations

These aren't passive attendees—they're engaged professionals actively seeking solutions, partnerships, and providers who understand their challenges.

Why CRF Sponsorship Works

Targeted Visibility
Position your brand in front of the exact audience you need to reach, in a setting designed for meaningful engagement. From breakfast to closing reception, sponsors gain premium touchpoints throughout the day.

Quality Over Quantity
One focused day. One premier venue. 450+ qualified professionals who chose to invest their time here. No competing conferences. No divided attention.

The Chicago Risk Week Advantage
Your sponsorship gains additional impact as part of Chicago Risk Week (September 21–24). Many attendees participate in multiple events throughout the week, giving sponsors extended exposure and relationship-building opportunities with the same valuable audience.

Demonstrated Thought Leadership
Align your organization with the event that sets the standard for risk management education in the Midwest. Our partnerships with industry leaders and our track record of bringing cutting-edge content establish immediate credibility.

Return on Relationship
The connections made at CRF extend far beyond September 24th. Sponsors consistently tell us that the relationships they build during Chicago Risk Week—from the golf course to the forum floor—become their most valuable partnerships.

More Than an Event

When you sponsor the Chicagoland Risk Forum, you're investing in:

• The profession: Supporting education and advancement for the entire risk management community
• The future: Helping provide access for Midwest students in risk management and insurance programs
• The network: Strengthening the connections that make Chicago's risk community exceptional