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2023 Smart Manufacturing and Automation Summit

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mHUB will be taking part in the 2023 Smart Manufacturing & Automation Summit. On March 29th, 2023, The Smart Manufacturing and Automation Summit will convene at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, Illinois. Join industry experts at this event as leaders and subject matter experts come together to collaboratively discuss unique challenges, implementing technology alongside legacy equipment, the current labor skills gap, and third-party security risks. Register for the event and engage with speakers and attendees as they share key tactics to overcome issues and accelerate automation across the manufacturing sector.

Join Smart Manufacturing and Data & Analytics experts from leading manufacturers including Bayer, Novelis, Gripple, Lockheed Martin, Molex and more in Chicago, IL on March 29th. Get a full list of sessions and speakers: https://bit.ly/SMAC-mHUB

Register now: https://bit.ly/SMAC-mHUBreg    Use the code PARTNER15 to save 15% on your pass.

Venue

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

Location

9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018 Get Directions

Date and Time

03/29/23 @ 7:30 AM

03/29/23 @ 7:30 AM

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mHUB HardTech Summit

The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The program will feature 40+ product demonstrations, 30+ startup pitches, panels with leading industry experts, and a keynote from Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries. Attracting more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation, the Summit serves as a defining moment for the region’s hardtech community.

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Fourth Revolution Awards

The Fourth Revolution Awards honor the innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers driving the technologies and businesses that define the future of industry. Hosted by mHUB, this premier event celebrates the bold ideas and hardtech breakthroughs fueling economic growth and shaping a more sustainable, connected, and advanced world. The 2026 ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 5, following the conclusion of the mHUB HardTech Summit.

 

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mHUB Community BBQ

Join Chicago’s tech community for the next mHUB Community BBQ, tentatively planned for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This annual parking-lot celebration brings together more than 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of food, music, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Each year, attendees descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to enjoy the summer sun, reconnect with the community, and celebrate the momentum driving Chicago’s innovation ecosystem.