Event
Chicago Startup Expo
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- September 2026
- Location
- mHUB, Chicago, United States
- Organiser
- Future Founders
Who attends
The audience
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
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Business Services
- Small Business
On stage
Speakers
- Umama KibriaHead of Social
- Sam YaganCorazon Capital
- Troy HenikoffMATH Venture Partners
- Steven JiangOverture
- Arielle JohncoxBalsamiq
- Charlotte TrecartinCharCharms, WallCandy
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- Alexa Smith
- Fiona Chen
- Mayank Mehta
- Future Founders
- Techstars Startup Weekend
- mHUB
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Jaslin Hotel
261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
Benedictine Bed and Breakfast
3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown
2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
The Polo Inn
3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel
11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
Stay on it
Get the next edition
When Chicago Startup Expo announces its next edition, or these dates change, we read it from the organiser's own site. One email when that happens, nothing else.
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