Hilton Orrington/Evanston
Chicago, IL
Register now for the 2026 National Convention. This year’s convention is designed to bring together the best student leaders and recruiters from across the Fraternity for a few days of learning, connection, and celebration.
We will have opportunities for engagement at a networking breakfast, prominent speakers, and an evening at Wrigley Rooftops! We will also be recognizing and saying farewell to Ian Lowe after 15+ years of leadership.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 30
Noon - Undergraduate Brother Arrivals
5:00 p.m. - Welcome Session
Friday, July 31
9:00 a.m. - State of Pilam Address
Noon - Top One Recruitment Summit with Phired Up!
5:00 p.m. - Chapter Eternal Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - Dinner + Chapter Awards + Recognize Ian Lowe
Saturday, August 1
8:00 a.m. - Networking Breakfast (Alumni & Undergrads)
9:30 p.m. - Keynote 1 | Leadership & Operations Training
1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Keynote 2
5:00 p.m. - Wrigley Rooftop Event (first pitch 6:15)
Sunday, August 2
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast & House of Delegates
10:00 a.m. - Good & Welfare
All times are in local time (CDT), and timing is approximate, and subject to adjustment
Need a Hotel Room?
Undergrad Delegates Do Not Need to Reserve a Hotel Room, HQ will handle with your registration.
Help an Undergrad to Convention
Wrigley Rooftop Ticket?
Undergraduate Delegates do Not need to purchase.
Primary Rooftop Address: 3643 N. Sheffield
(See Note Below Regarding Availability)
Undergraduate Brother Information:
Our programming will focus on three core areas that drive chapter success: Leadership development, Operational Best Practices, and Recruitment Excellence.
Who Attends: Each chapter will send two delegates:
1. Chapter President
2. Top Recruiter — view top recruiters by chapter by clicking here.
NOTE - Additional Brothers with a drive to network and develop as leaders can register to attend as well. We want the men who are shaping the future of their chapters in the room together.
Travel Details: Convention Hotel: Hilton Orrington/Evanston, 1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
Parking: Self-Parking is available nearby, Church Street Self Park, 525 Church St, Evanston, IL (keep receipt for reimbursement). Onsite: Hotel is Valet Only (non-reimbursable).
Flyers/Drivers: If you will be traveling more than 400 miles, you are approved to fly and be reimbursed (standard airfare only and 1 basic checked bag). If you are less than 400 miles, you will receive a mileage reimbursement for mileage traveled. Tolls and Self-Parking are reimbursable as well. Receipts must be submitted for all reimbursements.
All reimbursements will be handled post Convention. Reimbursements are only applicable to First & Second Delegates, 1 Car(Mileage) per Chapter.
Thursday Arrival: Plan to arrive to the hotel by 4pm CT.
Sunday Departure: Plan to Depart no later then 12:00pm CT.
Alumnus Brother/Guest Information:
We're grateful to have Alumni in attendance and are excited to host the following events available for Alumni to join to help our members (new and old) celebrate their Brotherhood!
Friday:
• TopOne Recruitment Sessions ft. Phired Up!
• Chapter Eternal Ceremony
• Recognition of Ian Lowe
Saturday:
• Networking Breakfast
• Keynote Speaker: Captain Tom Chaby (Retired Navy SEAL)
• Wrigley Rooftop Cubs | Yankees Game I MAIN LOCATION SOLD OUT**
**Our reserved section (3643 N. Sheffield) has sold out. HOWEVER, we recommend purchasing tickets at either 3639 N. Sheffield (1st Choice Alternative) or 3637 N. Sheffield (2nd Alternative), as both are immediately adjacent to our reserved rooftop, offer comparable views, and will allow attendees to join us for the rooftop experience. - click here to purchase
