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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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How to Standardize Your Processes for Ultimate Scalability

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In this interactive workshop, lean manufacturing experts Mark Apsey and Annika Bjorkholm from SwipeGuide will share the winning principles behind standardizing and scaling manufacturing processes - including prototyping, factory operations, installation, service, and maintenance. They'll share examples and best practices on continuous improvement, lean, operational excellence and standard work techniques from leading companies around the world, ranging from ABB to PepsiCo. 

You'll learn: 

  • How to prevent errors, downtime, and delays.
  • How to document key safety measures to avoid accidents.
  • How to facilitate knowledge transfer between team members.
  • How to make training new team members more efficient.
  • How to align teams to drive productivity and confidence.
  • How to drive consistency and clarity.

Venue

Hybrid

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Date and Time

01/31/23 @ 12:00 PM

01/31/23 @ 12:00 PM

Tags

Business Viability, Curriculum, Growth

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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.

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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. 

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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.

HardTech Summit 2025 Recap

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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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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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