This year SER members will gather at the Loews Chicago Hotel in Chicago IL for their Annual Membership Meeting & 2025 Conference. "Located in the vibrant Streeterville neighborhood, Loews Chicago Hotel sits along the Chicago River and just two blocks east of North Michigan Avenue making it an ideal home base to experience the wonders of The Windy City."
Held over two days, the SER conference provides in-depth presentations and discussions related to experts' experiences in financial industry related dispute resolution, as well as one-on-one conversations and networking opportunities. This year, in response to member feedback, the entire agenda is packed with outside guest speakers!
| Location | LOEWS CHICAGO HOTEL 455 North Park Drive, Chicago IL 60611 (see details below) |
| Dates | Thursday July 17th - Friday July 18th |
| Sessions | Beginning with Lunch on Thursday and All Day Friday (Please note this is a change from the usual Friday-Saturday schedule.) |
| Meals Included | Thursday: Lunch; Cocktails and Dinner hosted at the Loews Chicago Friday: Breakfast; Lunch; Offsite Cocktails and Dinner at a Local Restaurant |
| Spouse/Guest Lunch | Spouses/guests are invited to come together on Friday for lunch while members attend conference sessions. (Details to follow.) |
| Highlights! | Agenda packed with Attorney Guest Speakers! Thursday Breakfast for New Members and First Time Attendees! Longer break times to enhance networking opportunities! |
"The experience was beyond my expectations from the amount of knowledge I gained over the two days, how friendly and willing to share all of the members were as well as how all the networking sessions played out."
James Karabas, New Member 2023
"The SER Conference is my favorite professional event. The opportunities to learn from and with my respected colleagues have been invaluable to my professional development and foundational to the growth of my practice.”
Elizabeth Falk, President
"Attending the SER Conference is an investment in your career as an expert witness."
Bruce Foerster, Past President
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| Sponsorship Level | Cost |
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Silver: Acknowledgment on conference related registration emails, newsroom, newsletter; your marketing materials included the registration bag; logo on website Sponsor page. |
$250 |
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Gold: Silver benefits above PLUS logo on Sponsor page and Agenda linked to company website; on-site recognition. Sponsor Coffee at Thursday Lunch |
$500
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Platinum: All Silver and Gold benefits above PLUS company name linked on Agenda; recognition on LinkedIn and Ads. Sponsor New Member Breakfast |
$1,000
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| Platinum Plus/Other Opportunities: All Silver, Gold and Platinum benefits above PLUS: Table/Booth with Marketing Material 5 Minute Presentation in front of attendees @ Member Meeting |
$1,250 (member)/ $2,000 (non-member) $1,500(member)/ $2,500 (non-member) |
To purchase a sponsorship click here. Once purchased, you will be contacted for your logo and specific placement. For additional information,
please email controller@securitiesexpert.org or call at 919-967-9040.
Registration |
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5/21/25- thru 6/17/25 |
After 6/17/25 |
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| Member-Conference & Friday Night Dinner | $1,395 | $1,495 | $1,595 | |
| Member & Guest-Conference & Friday Night Dinner | $1,995 | $2,095 | $2,195 | |
| Member-Conference Only | $1,245 | $1,345 | $1,445 | |
| Member & Guest-Conference Only | $1,695 | $1,795 | $1,895 |
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Spouse/Guest Registration: The spouse/guest registration fee includes Thursday lunch, cocktail hour, dinner; Friday breakfast. The fee does not include conference materials, attendance at any scheduled meetings or breaks or Friday lunch (see Spouse Lunch below).
Meeting Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing on or before June 17, 2025, will receive a full refund less a $100 per person processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after June 17, 2025. If SER cancels the conference for any reason at any time, SER members who have paid the registration fee will receive a 100% refund.
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"Located in the vibrant Streeterville neighborhood, Loews Chicago Hotel sits along the Chicago River and just two blocks east of North Michigan Avenue making it an ideal home base to experience the wonders of The Windy City. With easy access to The Loop, shopping on the Magnificent Mile and the entertainment options of Navy Pier, Loews Chicago Hotel provides guests with the perfect combination of business and pleasure."
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS BLOCKED FOR THE CONFERENCE, AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE AT THE CONFERENCE. HOTEL RESERVATIONS WITHOUT A CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE HELD.
OVERNIGHT RESERVATION PROCESS: Once you have registered for the conference, please contact the hotel directly to reserve a room by using this customized link to reserve online. (The days default to Jul 16-Jul 19, but you can edit at the top if needed.) You may also call their Reservations Department at (877) 868-8232. Please identify yourself as being with Securities Experts Roundtable to receive the contracted rate. Please advise the hotel of any accessible room requirements as soon as possible so that they may endeavor to fulfill your specific needs. We encourage members to stay at the Loews as we have committed contractually to these rooms. It also makes for easy access to all events!
RATES: King $269/Double-Double $299 (Plus taxes-State/City/County Occupancy Tax are currently 17.4%.)
Destination fee will be waived; Complimentary WiFi included in guest rooms; Complimentary access to Fitness Center & Pool.
HOTEL CUTOFF DATE: A limited number of rooms have been blocked and availability is offered on a first come, first served basis. The cut-off date for accepting reservations into this room block is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025. Reservation requests exceeding the room block OR received after 5:00 PM local time at the Hotel on the cut-off date, will be accepted based on a space and rate available basis only.
AIRPORT OPTIONS: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is roughly 26 minutes away. The best modes of transportation to and from the airport are as follows:
Taxis: ORD- $50/trip MDW-$30/trip
CTA Lines: ORD (Blue Line) MDW (Orange Line) $2.25/person
Local transportation is the Metro (Clark/Lake Station) $11/person
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