mHUB HardTech Summit

Date & Time

March 5, 2026, 2 p.m. - March 5, 2026, 7 p.m.

Cost

$0

Location

1623 W Fulton St

1623 W Fulton St

Chicago, IL, 60612

Organizer

mHUB Events

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Description

Enabling the Future with HardTech Innovation

​The mHUB HardTech Summit is the premier gathering for those building the physical technologies shaping our future — from climate and energy solutions to advanced manufacturing, medtech, and infrastructure. Over one jam-packed day, industry leaders, investors, and innovators converge to explore the intersection of where emerging technologies, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship meet to drive real-world change.

​Join a community that’s accelerating the commercialization of physical products and connecting capital, resources, and networks to scale what’s next. You'll experience dynamic keynotes, startup pitches, and hands-on demos that highlight how HardTech is transforming industries and powering the next industrial evolution.

​What to Expect at the Summit

​Engage with industry experts and thought leaders as they discuss breakthrough technologies and challenges and opportunities across verticals.

Main Stage agenda:

  • 2:00PM - 5:00PM - Panel announcements coming soon

  • 5:00PM - 5:30PM - Rising Star Pitch Competition (winner announced at the Fourth Revolution Awards)

  • 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Fireside Keynote with Larry Gies, Founder & CEO of Madison Industries

​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 mHUB's prototyping labs to see over 40+ product demonstrations from mHUB startups and meet the engineers, innovators, and partners fueling the mHUB ecosystem.

​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