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PumpKing Carving Contest
Bring your buildy best
Get ready for an unforgettable showdown at the Annual mHUB PumpKing Carving Contest! This highly anticipated event brings mHUB members together for a unique build and carve-off, where the most creative and technically skilled participants compete for the coveted titles of "PumpKing" or "PumpQueen."
Far from your average carving contest, this event challenges you to push the boundaries of your creativity and technical prowess. Whether you're a master carver or a creative tinkerer, this is your chance to showcase your talents and take the crown.
Join us for an evening of fun, competition, and community as we celebrate the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship at mHUB. Beverages and light bites will be provided.
Venue
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St
Location
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
10/22/25 @ 4:30 PM
10/22/25 @ 4:30 PM
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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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All classes and events are available to the public. Curriculum courses are tied to a specific track and stage of development, making connections to tools in the mHUB ecosystem to ensure members are maximizing the right resources at the right time.
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