Welcome to the W9DXCC Convention

The W9DXCC convention is held annually in the Chicagoland area. Sponsored by the Northern Illinois DX Association, this convention is one of the premier DX conventions in the country. Enjoy the day filled with quality programs, equipment vendors, QSL card checking, prizes, and socializing. Be sure to end the day by staying for the convention banquet.

2026 Convention Dates & Location

Friday, September 11th, 2026 (Universities)
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (W9DXCC Convention & Banquet)

Chicago Marriott Naperville
1801 North Naper Boulevard
Naperville, Illinois 60563

Latest News

• Hotel group rate extendedAugust 19, 2026
  The deadline for the group rate for room reservations has been extended through August 26th. Only the cutoff date has… Read more: Hotel group rate extended
• Convention Schedule FinalizedAugust 7, 2026
  After an unavoidable speaker cancellation, we have filled the empty slots in the schedule for both Friday and Saturday. The… Read more: Convention Schedule Finalized
• Convention schedule is availableJune 26, 2026
  The schedule for the 2026 convention has been posted. You may wonder if Friday is worth it. The answer is… Read more: Convention schedule is available