Chicago's premier innovation and venture capital conference
The Chicago Venture Summit is a one-day summit bringing together top startups, investors, corporate leaders, and civic champions for two days of curated programming and high-impact networking in Chicago. This highly curated experience brings together:
- Breakthrough startups driving innovation in focused industries
- Leading venture capital and growth equity firms
- Corporate strategics and innovation leaders Influential founders, operators, and buyers
Chicago Venture Summit 2025: Future of Food
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Chicago Venture Summit 2026 brings together the region’s innovation ecosystem for networking, dealflow, and insights.
Startup applications will open later this summer. Selected companies will be included in the official portfolio, receive complimentary registration for 1 founder. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
This year’s industry focus will be revealed soon… stay tuned!
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