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The mHUB HardTech Summit convenes leaders, investors, and founders building the physical technologies driving the next industrial era from advanced manufacturing and MedTech to climate, energy, and infrastructure. Across one focused day, the Summit delivers keynotes, startup pitches, and live demos that showcase how hardtech moves breakthrough ideas from concept to commercialization.
Engage with industry experts and thought leaders as they discuss breakthrough technologies and challenges and opportunities across verticals.
Main Stage agenda:
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2:00PM - 5:00PM - Panel announcements coming soon
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5:00PM - 5:30PM - Rising Star Pitch Competition (winner announced at the Fourth Revolution Awards)
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5:30PM - 6:30PM - Fireside Keynote with Larry Gies, Founder & CEO of Madison Industries
Startup Pitch Stage Program - 2:30PM to 5:30PM
The Startup Pitch Stage runs back-to-back pitches from over 30 of the region's most exciting startups in MedTech, EnergyTech, and HardTech.
Step into our prototyping labs to see over 40+ product demonstrations from mHUB startups and discover the next wave of hardtech brilliance.
Fourth Revolution Awards Reception - 7:00PM to 10:00PM
End your day celebrating trailblazing innovation with a closing reception - networking, dinner, and awards at Venue West, just a 2-minute walk from the HardTech Summit.
🎟 Additional ticket required: https://luma.com/mHUB4REV2026
Thank you, event sponsors: Bank of America, ECI Foundation, Nicor Gas
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
03/05/26 @ 2:00 PM
03/05/26 @ 2:00 PM
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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.
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.
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.