# Chicago Startup Expo

- Dates: September 2026
- Location: mHUB, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: Future Founders

## About

Chicago Startup Expo is an event focused on startups and entrepreneurship. It features startup pitches, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The event is designed for entrepreneurs, startup teams, mentors, and investors interested in the startup ecosystem.

## Who attends

Startup Weekend Chicago, powered by Future Founders, is a 54-hour hackathon bringing together entrepreneurs of all experience levels to transform groundbreaking ideas into reality.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.chicagostartupweekend.com/)

## Topics

- Business Services
- Small Business

## Speakers

- Umama Kibria, Head of Social
- Sam Yagan, Corazon Capital
- Troy Henikoff, MATH Venture Partners
- Steven Jiang, Overture
- Arielle Johncox, Balsamiq
- Charlotte Trecartin, CharCharms, WallCandy

## Sponsors and partners

- Alexa Smith
- Fiona Chen
- Mayank Mehta
- Future Founders
- Techstars Startup Weekend
- mHUB

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/chicago-startup-expo/