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This two-part event commemorates regional innovation around physical product development and related industries. Join mHUB for a day-long celebration of advancement in hardtech and manufacturing.
***TICKETS TO BOTH EVENTS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE***
mHUB HardTech Summit
- Thursday, March 23
- 1 PM - 6:30 PM
- 965 W. Chicago Ave
THE STAGE PROGRAM
The day's program will include conversations between corporate and institutional research leaders, startup pitches, Fourth Revolution Award announcements, and a keynote fireside chat from a hardtech founder and leader.
THE PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Concurrent with the event’s stage program, mHUB opens its prototyping labs for 50+ startup members to demo their products to attendees.
Fourth Revolution Awards Evening Reception
- Thursday, March 23
- 7 PM - 10 PM
- West Loop Location TBA Soon!
*If you attend the mHUB HardTech Summit, buses will be transporting reception ticket holders from mHUB to the evening reception.
After the mHUB HardTech Summit program concludes, a ticketed Fourth Revolution Awards Evening Reception will convene to celebrate the accomplishments and leadership of the regional manufacturing industry. This new format will include brief remarks to recognize award winners followed by networking, food, drinks, and live entertainment.
Thank You Event Sponsors:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Comcast Business
OMRON
Click here to see the full event agenda!
Venue
Location
965 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Get Directions
Date and Time
03/23/23 @ 1:00 PM
03/23/23 @ 1:00 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.