Upcoming Events, Courses, and Talks
Whether you’re looking for something educational or fun, mHUB produces events and classes that inform and inspire.
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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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Women in Manufacturing
On Wednesday, October 8 2025, mHUB will host its next Women in Manufacturing event, which convenes hundreds of change-makers from across the country. At this event, startups, entrepreneurs, and industry come together to celebrate women in hardtech industries. The event features networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and an interactive activity to close out the program.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago's tech community on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for the mHUB Community BBQ. This casual parking lot bash is all fun with food, music, drinks, family-friendly activities, and more. Over 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to join the summer sun, heat, and company.
mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The HardTech Summit attracts over 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation.

Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards acknowledge outstanding hardtech entrepreneurs, community organizations, and manufacturers in the Midwest region that are driving technological advancement and social impact. The awards ceremony will close out the March 6, 2025 HardTech Summit. The nomination window will open in Q4 of 2025.
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