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The 2026 HardTech Summit & Fourth Revolution Awards 

On March 5, 2026, mHUB brought together the hardtech community for an extraordinary day celebrating innovation, visionary leadership, and industry breakthroughs at the mHUB HardTech Summit and Fourth Revolution Awards.

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Recapping the 2026 HardTech Summit & Fourth Revolution Awards

On March 5, 2026, the HardTech Summit and Fourth Revolution Awards united the brightest minds in hardtech — from startups and scaleups to investors and industry leaders — for a full day of innovation, connection, and celebration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for one of the year's most memorable gatherings in hardtech. We're grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made the day truly special.

Interested in getting involved with future mHUB events? Email Christian Luna to learn more.

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HardTech Summit

The event featured 50+ mHUB companies showcasing their hardtech, 35+ startup founder pitches, and panels with leading industry experts. Larry Gies, Founder & CEO of Madison Industries, took the stage as keynote speaker, sharing insights from one of the world's largest and most successful privately held companies. It was an impactful day highlighting the future of hardtech and the region's most groundbreaking advancements.

Past Speakers 

Tim Brown

Chair, IDEO and Vice Chair kyu Collective

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Eric Lefkofsky

Founder & CEO, Tempus 

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Alejandra Castillo

Former Secretary of the Economic Development Administration 

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Jimmy Samartzis

CEO, LanzaJet

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Jacob Babcock

CEO, NuCurrent

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Christy George

President & CEO, Intersect Illinois

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Sunny Elebua

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Exelon 

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David Turk

Former Deputy Secretary, US Department of Energy (DOE)

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Colleen Wright 

VP of Strategy & Growth, Constellation

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Jennifer Hintzsche

Founder & CEO, PherDal Fertility Science, Inc.

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Fourth Revolution Awards

The Fourth Revolution Awards recognized outstanding hardtech entrepreneurs, community organizations, and manufacturers in the Midwest region driving technological advancement and social impact.

🏆 Stay tuned for the 2027 nomination window!

 

Learn About the Finalists

The 2026 Category Award Winners

Community Empowerment 

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Excellence in Engineering

 

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Innovation of the Year

 

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Rising Star

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Small & Medium-Sized Manufacturer of the Year

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The 2026 Honorary Awards Recipients

Manufacturer of the Year: 

 

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Corporate Champion:

 

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