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Oct 1, 2026NetworkingIn-person

AI & Tech Networking Event in Chicago by Ascent Valley

Dive into tech with other professionals! Network and build strong relationships with investors, tech experts, and entrepreneurs in Chicago

Location
🇺🇸ChicagoJoy District
Date
Oct 1, 2026
Tickets
Free – $29
Format
In-person
AI Tech Networking Event in Chicago October 2026
About this event

What to expect

Join us in Chicago for a high-energy AI & Tech Networking.

Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.

  • Share your project and get feedback.
  • Connect with capital.
  • Expand your network.
  • This is where conversations turn into partnerships.
  • For our participants, we've developed a convenient mini app so they don't lose contacts and the value gained at the event.

Who You’ll Meet

  • Startup Founders
  • Angel Investors & VC firms
  • AI Experts
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK
  • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors
  • Builders & Game Changers

Startup Pitch Session

Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders.

Each startup receives

  • Professional evaluation
  • Investor feedback
  • Visibility inside our global ecosystem

Why You Can’t Miss It

  • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors
  • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors
  • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups
  • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community

If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room.

Schedule5 items

Event agenda

Times in America/Chicago

  1. 6:45 PM
    Check - in

    Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.

  2. 7:20 PM
    Interactive Networking Session

    Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.

  3. 8:20 PM
    Break

    Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.

  4. 8:50 PM
    Startup Pitch Session

    Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.

  5. 9:30 PM
    Chill Networking

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