RECAP: SMACNA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The 2025 Annual Conference was our most well-attended in SMACNA Greater Chicago history, and it’s easy to see why! The Cove Atlantis was truly an escape to paradise, offering incredible entertainment, exciting activities and delicious Bahamian cuisine.

Our first night on the island included a general reception. The next morning, golfers played through some wind on one of the spectacular courses while others enjoyed an up-close experience with dolphins. The evening ended with dinner and a tour of the cavernous wine cellar at Graycliff, a 300-year-old restaurant with
a buccaneering past.

On the final day, members and their families boarded catamarans for a snorkeling excursion. The trip ended with dinner on the beach, complete with a surprise appearance by Junkanoo-style dancers and musicians!