This four-day conference brought together Boyden partners from all over the world for the first time since COVID. The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Chicago provided a beautiful and productive home base where guests stayed and meetings took place. Opening night festivities were hosted at the famed Gibson’s Italia. During the remainder of the conference guests dined at Kamehachi and Topo Gigio in the Gold Coast, enjoyed a hilarious show at the legendary Second City and enjoyed the architecture of Chicago on a private boat tour with Chicago Architecture Center docent. The conference concluded with reception and awards dinner at the Lincoln Park Zoo.