FAQs

The Chicago Botanic Garden was intentionally selected to support the kind of experience Man In is designed to be: immersive, reflective, and different from a traditional conference.

The natural environment creates space for movement, conversation, and pause in ways that a conventional meeting venue cannot. Throughout the day, experiences may take place both indoors and outdoors, allowing participants to engage more fully with each other and with the conversations.

The setting also reinforces a core design principle of Man In: creating an atmosphere that encourages connection, openness, and meaningful reflection, rather than performance or formality.

Please view pricing on our fees page.

Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60022

Inform the gate agent that you are atending the Man In event for complimentary parking.
 

The Chicago Botanic Garden is conveniently located near seveal major highways.

• From Chicago: Follow the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) west to Edens Expressway (I-94) and U.S. Route 41. Exit at Lake Cook Road and travel ½ mile east to the Garden.
• From the north: Head south on U.S. Route 41 or I-294. Exit at Lake Cook Road and travel east to the Garden.
• From the west: From I-90, take I-294 toward Wisconsin. Exit at Lake Cook Road and travel east four miles to the Garden.
• From the south: Take I-294 north, exit at Lake Cook Road, and travel east four miles to the Garden.
   

Signage at the entry pavilion will direct you to the conference center, where badge pickup is located. Name badges must be worn at all times. No exceptions will be made. Name badges may not be shared.

Come comfortable, relaxed and ready to participate. This is not a traditional event - many experiences will take both indoors and outdoors, and you may be walking, particating and engaging throughout the day. We suggest footwear that allows you to move easily.

Association Forum does not provide childcare services.

Attendees will have access to a self-service coat racks. Association Forum and the Chicago Botanic Garden are not liable for any lost or misplaced items.

Man In is for men who carry responsibility and want to lead with intention—in their work, their relationships, and their communities.

This experience is designed around the leadership and human challenges that are currently showing up most acutely for men, while remaining open and relevant to anyone engaging in that work. This includes leaders at all stages—those early in their careers, mid-career professionals navigating growth, and senior leaders facing complex decisions and increasing pressure.

If you’re looking for space to think, connect, and grow alongside peers who are navigating similar challenges, this experience is designed for you.

Man In is intentionally designed around the leadership and human challenges that are currently showing up most acutely for men, especially those navigating responsibility, pressure, and growth in their professional and personal lives.

At the same time, this is not an exclusive space. Anyone interested in engaging thoughtfully in these leadership and human challenges is welcome to attend.

Our focus is on creating an experience that is meaningful and relevant for the intended audience, while remaining inclusive, accessible, and valuable to a broader community of leaders and allies.

Association Forum is committed to a Welcoming Environment® and ensuring that all attendees are supported in having a positive experience. Please contact us at 312-924-7000 or education@associationforum.org so we can make any arrangements necessary.

Under the Registration menu item in the top navigation, click on the "Register" button. Next, enter your email and click the Search button to begin. You must click on Search so your membership record can be found and display the proper registration rates. If you have a profile account with Association Forum as a member or nonmember, you will need to enter the email address associated with your account to start registration. If an account was not found with your email address, click ‘New Registration’.

New registrants can modify their contact information during the registration process. Existing registrants can click on “Attendee Service Center” under the “Account Login” tab in the main navigation menu at the top of the page. To log in, use the email address associated with the registration. You can find your password in your confirmation email. Once inside your registration, edit any details pertaining to your registration and save it.

Although we strongly encourage advance registration to ensure a seamless event experience, yes, attendees may register on-site on the day of the program.

The early registration rate expires on August 27, 2026.

If you have questions regarding your registration, please contact education@associationforum.org.

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Cancellations must be made in writing via education@associationforum.org on or before September 3, 2026, to receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. Refunds requested after September 3, 2026, will not be issued. Refunds will be processed in the same manner in which the original payment was made (i.e., registrations paid via credit card will be refunded via credit card). Refunds will not be issued in the event of a no-show.

Substitution requests must be submitted to education@associationforum.org by September 3, 2026. Requests made after that date must be processed on-site.

You can access the schedule at a glance here. 

This program has been approved for 5.42 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. Please email education@associationforum.org after the conference for a copy of your attendance record.

In advance of Man In, contact membership@associationforum.org. Onsite you may speak with any Association Forum staff member who would be happy to tell you more about the benefits of membership.