The official Star Trek convention experience is heading to Chicago in 2022. ReedPop and ViacomCBS announced on First Contact Day that they would launch Star Trek: Mission Chicago in April 2022. The event will be ReedPop’s first as the new official convention partner of the Star Trek franchise. The three-day event is a co-production of ReedPop and ViacomCBS Consumer Products and takes place at McCormick Place. Per the announcement, Star Trek: Mission Chicago will feature celebrity guests, interactive exhibits, exclusive merchandise, photo opportunities, costume exhibits, autograph sessions, gameplay, and other special surprises all set within the ever-evolving and expansive Star Trek Universe and offering fans the chance “to boldly explore” the past, present, and future of the franchise while embracing the ideals of diversity and inclusivity that remain at the center of Gene Roddenberry’s beloved creation.
