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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Chicago's tech ecosystem is thriving, but navigating the landscape of organizations, events, and opportunities can be overwhelming. This Coffee on Us session brings together three leading voices from Chicago's innovation community to share insider insights on how to make meaningful connections and leverage the city's resources for your startup's growth.
Join Lucy Brennan from P33, Alysha-Aubrey Bursey from 1871, and Shannon McGhee from mHUB for an informal, mentor-led discussion designed to help you maximize your engagement with Chicago's vibrant tech community. This casual conversation format encourages authentic dialogue and provides multiple perspectives on building relationships and accessing resources in the local ecosystem.
Who Should Attend:
- New entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in Chicago's tech scene
- Founders seeking to expand their local network and resource access
- Startups interested in leveraging Chicago-specific advantages and opportunities
- Anyone wanting to better understand and engage with the local innovation ecosystem
- Entrepreneurs looking to give back to and learn from the Chicago tech community
About the panelists:
- Lucy Brennan, Director of Founders Team, P33
- Alysha-Aubrey Bursey, Head of Founder Success Programs, 1871
- Shannon McGhee, Vice President of Programs and Engagement, mHUB
Venue
Classroom
Location
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
07/16/25 @ 10:30 AM
07/16/25 @ 10:30 AM
Tags
Business Viability, Discovery
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.
Resources Tailored to Your Unique Startup Roadmap
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.
To unlock auxiliary resources and pair learnings with hands-on guidance and tools, explore membership or Catalyze programs.
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