Upcoming Events

Join the Chicago innovation community! Be inspired by new ideas and fresh new directions. Spend time throughout the year with Chicago’s finest minds and today’s innovators.

Un-Gala

05/21/2013 at Untitled

An event unlike any other. The Chicago Innovation Foundation Un-Gala will be an outside of the box experience, high-end and fancy, but fun and filled with unexpected surprises.

An innovative menu featuring unbelievable food and drink will leave our guests talking about the amazing and unique dishes they tried, the unexpected presentation of each meal, and the specialty cocktails that are only available for this event.

Kickoff

06/06/2013 at Threadless

Sponsors, board members, past winners, special guests come together to kick off the beginning of the Chicago Innovation Awards season.

Past Winners Showcase

07/25/2013 at Red Frog Events

Some of the most successful past winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards are brought together to discuss innovation in Chicago.

Media, Capital and Talent Day

08/19/2013 at The Museum of Broadcast Communications

Held at the Museum of Broadcast Communications at 360 N. State Street, this event will feature panel discussions and talks by leading media, capital and talent experts.

Nominee Reception

September, 2013

Held for all 2013 Chicago Innovation Awards nominees to recognize their new products and services.

Practical Innovator

September 26th, 2013, Kellogg School of Management

A day-long executive education course that teaches the practical skills of innovation to the top 75 nominees.

12th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards

October 30th, 2013

1500 guests are invited to celebrate the most innovative new products and services to come out of the Chicago region at this annual gathering.