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Nucleate Global Events Calendar

Hustle Fund Events

WWDC 2026, off the clock. Community-run breakfasts, meetups, happy hours, and afterparties all week.

WWDC26

List of unofficial Config 2026 community events. Talks, hangouts, happy hour, afterparties, and more.

Config 2026

From August 1–6, Black Hat USA returns to Las Vegas for a week of cutting-edge security research, hands-on trainings, and the latest in cyber defense.

Black Hat USA

Welcome to San Francisco Tech Week from October 5-11, 2026. Learn about what's happening in tech, make new friends, and have a good time.

San Francisco Tech Week

Explore side events at Austin Tech Week from October 26-30, where technology leaders and innovators gather to discuss emerging trends and advancements in the tech industry.

Austin Tech Week

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Good Soil Movement

Good Soil Tour, in partnership with City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

Andre Garner

Virginia Shipp

Kenjrick Watson

Sheik Astin Simmons Bey

Aaron Bass

Omar Hernandez

Christopher Richards

T.D. Jakes Group

Landon Campbell

E to P Market Center, Naperville & Plainfield Offices

Keller Williams Infinity

Canva Basics: Design with Confidence with Amanda McCash

Stephen Blount

Chris Macak

Taisha Fox

Susan Chylek

Yolanda Carnes

Sal Gaddam

Florence Balsitis

Rubai Soni

Anayd Perez Cortes

Keller Williams

Amanda McCash

The SprintRay Midas digital press is changing the digital
dentistry game for chairside restorations. Join us for a full-day,
hands-on masterclass.

SprintRay Midas World Tour

SprintRay Midas World Tour - Chicago

Stef

Nilay Patel

Estefania Sixtos Villa

Winston Feng

Moustafa Youssef

Leonardo Marquez

Berrett Chestleigh

Phil Gurgone

Richard K Whalen

Kevin Madere

Global Marketing

Soumya Trivedi

Investor Swarm: Pitch Event

Shirl C p wang

Valerie F

Ted Greene

Tony Wilkins

William Robinson

Nevin Ramanujan

Mike S

Mike Sundermeier

TechRise by P33

Sweet Home South Chicago: Pitch Competition and Vendor Market

Claretian Associates

Center for Changing Lives

United Way of Metro Chicago

We're building a different sort of networking event for members of the Tech and SaaS communities to get outside, meet new people, and enjoy some fresh air, while practicing mindful movement.

TechWalk

If you can’t make it, please cancel at least 7 days before the event so we can offer your spot to someone else. Cancellations after this time won’t be refunded, but you’ll receive a credit toward a future paid TechWalk event

TechWalk | Chicago, 6/14

Chicago

Aayushi

Arslan

Andre Woodley Jr

yukta

Arnoldo Rodriguez

Karina Sample

Joneil Escobar

Okthalia Adam

Andy Swindler

Caroline Gomes

Christine Farrier Rosemin

Chrystal Price

Shara Deepankar

GamesBeat

GamesBeat Engage: Chicago

Trent Hensler

Bobby Lockhart

Angela Dalton | AD8 Pop | Signum Growth

Dan Coleman

Careen Yapp

Hisham Saleh

Mike Bilder

Tim Harris

Adam Creighton

The UChicago Science Incubator enables early-stage science and technology startups to translate ideas into commercial opportunities.

UChicago Science Incubator

UChicago Science Incubator 1 Year Anniversary

Amelia Salter

Abin Kuriakose

Nurul E

Alya A Woods

Joy Vision Studio

Kate Turvy

Ubon

James Moore

Ayo Roberts

Han Sun

Sidney Marks

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Raul Vasquez

The Chicago CISO of the Year Award recognizes exceptional cybersecurity leaders for their impact across their organizations, the industry, and the broader community.

Chicago CISO of the Year

2026 Chicago CISO of the Year - June Mixer

Steve Shelton

Jaime Jaime

Madhu Bhangi

Ben Ten Pas

Steven Edelman

Rodney Przyborowski

Ravi Bhatarai

Clinton

Sean Quinn

Deborah Rose-Lefmann

Brendan Stock

(un)OFFICIAL UNREAL FEST CREATOR PARTY

Eric Leino

Tommy Marcus

Kevin Marciano

Mike Gubman

Keelyn Lewis

Andrew Temkin

Michael Zaidan [PowerUP / Meta4]

Justin Peress

Joshua Francis

Dylan Johnson

Zack Billingham

Advancing innovative ideas and technologies from the University of Chicago ecosystem to the world

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is dedicated to offering valuable programs while addressing the needs of our community as circumstances evolve.

If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as early as possible. Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the event begins will receive a full refund.

Cancellation requests made within 48 hours of the event, including on the day of the event, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We understand that unexpected circumstances can occur, and we will do our best to accommodate genuine emergencies or extenuating situations at the Center's discretion.

To request a refund, contact the relevant event’s point of contact with your registration details. Refunds are usually processed within 5-7 business days.

If you're unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to a colleague at no extra cost by notifying us at least 24 hours in advance of the event.

We cannot issue refunds for no-shows unless prior notice is given. The Center may waive this policy for genuine emergencies or extenuating situations at the Center's discretion.

For questions about refunds, please reach out to the appropriate contact for the specific event.

Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: Information and Technology

Barbara Agyapong

Isra Omar

Chicago Tech Collaborative

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

Nadiruddin Khan

Akangkshya Pathak

Holly Garrard

Dean Shuba

Jen C

Pilot.com

World Cup Kickoff for Founders

Daniel Guthorn

Michael Hatch

Cole Wagner

IRL community of tech enthusiasts in the Chicagoland area

Chicago Grassroots Tech Community

Chicago Grassroots Tech Community Meetup - June

Ryan McCarthy

Nana Kofi Minta Addadzi-Koom

Sandra Torres

Steve Reilly

Khurram Riaz

Thomas

Arunava Majumdar

Brad Siefert

Ulysses David

Janet Namutebi

Loka Ivaturi

Shadi Davari

Malik Felix

Grassroots Community - After Party

Ajay Dagli

Brandon Loyfman

Kenneth Litzsey (Litzsey Tech Services)

Vijay Adhira Cauveripakam

Alison Ng

Vikram

Rodolfo Gomez

Jonny Vaux

Summer Fridays — Australia v USA, Soccer World Cup Watch Party

Join the mHUB innovation center's marquee events from networking receptions to fireside chats and conferences. For a list of all upcoming events at mHUB, visit: https://www.mhubchicago.com/events

mHUB Events

Located in one of the most bike-friendly areas of Chicago. The Green and Pink lines stop at Ashland and Lake just one block south of mHUB. The CTA 9 bus also has a stop right in front of mHUB. There is also free and paid street parking around the building on Fulton & Walnut.

Tech Events

Upcoming Events

Good Soil Tour, in partnership with City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

Canva Basics: Design with Confidence with Amanda McCash

SprintRay Midas World Tour - Chicago

Investor Swarm: Pitch Event

Sweet Home South Chicago: Pitch Competition and Vendor Market

TechWalk | Chicago, 6/14

GamesBeat Engage: Chicago

UChicago Science Incubator 1 Year Anniversary

2026 Chicago CISO of the Year - June Mixer

(un)OFFICIAL UNREAL FEST CREATOR PARTY

Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: Information and Technology

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

World Cup Kickoff for Founders

Chicago Grassroots Tech Community Meetup - June

Grassroots Community - After Party

Summer Fridays — Australia v USA, Soccer World Cup Watch Party

mHUB ROBOT | Build & Bash

Café Apéro Chicago | The Global Francophone Space for Growth & Partnerships

Run It Back: The Event Playbook for Community Builders Part 2

AgeTech Connect Chicago @Portal Innovations

ROS Automate Meetup

Health2Tech Chicago June 23, 2026

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) On-Deck Pitch

Building Robots People Trust

Entrepreneur Ventures Wagyu Hot Pot Dinner