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mHUB HardTech Summit

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Discover the Future with HardTech Innovation

The mHUB HardTech Summit is your ultimate destination to explore cutting-edge advancements in smart manufacturing, medical devices, clean energy, sustainability, and beyond. Join industry leaders, innovative startups, and forward-thinking investors to shape the future of what's possible with hardtech.

What to Expect at the Summit

Main Stage:

Engage with industry experts and thought leaders as they discuss breakthrough technologies, manufacturing policies, and perspectives for startups and investors.

Main stage agenda:

  • 2:00PM - 2:15PM - Opening remarks
  • 2:15PM - 3:00PM - Panel - to be announced!
  • 3:00PM - 3:45PM - Panel - to be announced!
  • 3:45PM - 4:30PM - Panel - to be announced!
  • 4:30PM - 5:00PM - Break
  • 5:00PM - 5:30PM - Rising Start Pitch Competition (part of the Fourth Revolution Awards)
  • 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Closing fireside keynote conversation
  • 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Closing fireside keynote conversation

Startup Pitch Stage

The Startup Pitch Stage welcomes attendees to hear back-to-back pitches from over 30 of the region's most exciting early-stage startups.

Pitch schedule:

  • 2:30PM - 3:30PM - MedTech
  • 3:30PM - 4:30PM - HardTech and Smart Manufacturing
  • 4:30PM - 5:30PM - Sustainability and Energy

The Product Showcase

Step into our prototyping labs to see over 40+ product demonstrations from mHUB startups and discover the next wave of hardtech brilliance.

  • Open 2:30PM - 5:00PM

Evening Reception: Fourth Revolution Awards

End your day on a high note! Celebrate trailblazing innovation with live music, dinner, and awards at Venue West, just a 2-minute walk from the Summit

Additional ticket required: https://lu.ma/mHUB4REV2025

 

Thank you to presenting sponsor, Omron and supporting sponsors, J.P. Morgan Chase & Executive Construction Inc. Foundation.

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

03/06/25 @ 1:30 PM

03/06/25 @ 1:30 PM

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The Fourth Revolution Awards taking place on March 13th, 2024, celebrates regional manufacturing and hardtech entrepreneurs for their leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution.

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