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Nucleate is a free, trainee-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to  empowering the next generation of biotech leaders.

Nucleate Global Events Calendar

We help founders make something people want.
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Y Combinator

Explore side events at Oslo Innovation Week, where founders, investors, businesses, and tech talent connect across Oslo’s startup and innovation ecosystem. October 19–22, 2026, Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Innovation Week

Explore side events at New York App Week, where app founders, developers, marketers and growth leaders connect around building and growing apps, anchored by RevenueCat's App Growth Annual and The Shippies. October 19–22, 2026, New York City. Unofficial calendar, not affiliated with RevenueCat.

New York App 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

Explore side events at SWITCH, the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology, where entrepreneurs, investors and innovators connect around deep tech, emerging technologies and global startup growth. October 27–29, 2026, Singapore.

SWITCH Singapore

The largest decentralized innovation festival in Portugal

Portugal Tech Week

Explore side events at Web Summit, where founders, investors and tech leaders from around the world gather for keynotes, product launches and networking. November 9–12, 2026, Lisbon.

Web Summit

Explore side events at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, where open-source maintainers, platform engineers and developers connect around Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure. November 9–12, 2026, Salt Lake City. Unofficial calendar, not affiliated with the Linux Foundation or CNCF.

KubeCon NA

Explore side events at Slush, where founders, investors and tech leaders gather for the world's leading startup event. November 18–19, 2026, Helsinki.

Slush

Explore side events at AWS re:Invent, where cloud and AI builders, leaders, and experts gather for new technologies, technical sessions, and hands-on learning. November 30–December 4, 2026, Las Vegas.

AWS re:Invent

Explore side events at NVIDIA GTC, where developers, researchers, startups and industry leaders gather around AI and accelerated computing. March 14–18, 2027, San Jose.

NVIDIA GTC

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The official Chicago node of www.socratica.info

Scratchpad Chicago

Scratchpad Chicago: Session 69

Linyu Miao

Amna Hassan

Juan Maturino

Charles Traut (Scratchpad)

TechNexus is a community for proximity, trust, and progress. Designed for founders, operators, investors, and corporate leaders who believe innovation is relational and moves in circles.

TechNexus

When you enter the Civic Opera Building, take the elevators to the 12th floor.

Reinventing Industry: Future of Health

Chicago

Karlos Bledsoe

Tom Morehead @GlobalCoachTom

Grisel Hernandez

Rob Lee

Geeta Singh

Mario Sierra

Hugh Park Jedwill

Shawn Thomas

Jen Whiting

Tino Chow

TechNexus Venture Collaborative

Personal

Elena Soboleva

Build Your Business HQ in Notion

Asta Malciute

Sara

Current

Tickets are non-transferable. To submit a refund request, please contact: hgemeiner@currentwater.org

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.

Innovation on Tap

Andy Cwik

Mike Rossmeier

Sunil Agarwal

Erin Mitten

Peter Paredes

Madhu Bhangi

Pi Zonooz

Alyshah Kanani

Monika Razdan

Amro Hassan

Jonathan Goodell

Agency Economy

Chicago GNU/Linux User Group

Sabrina Pena

Ian Wittig

Ubon

Jiaming :))

Jenn Vance

Ivan Caro Terrazas

Everett Bogue

simonde

Natalia

Annie Giokas

Robert Ismo

A community space for Chicago’s Muslim builders and creatives.

Nur House Chicago

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. If an event is cancelled, a refund or credit will be offered. Tickets directly support our nonprofit mission.

STUDIO SESSION: PERSONAL WEBSITES II

Imran Hussan

umnia khan

Binta Diallo

Zayd Ansari

Nur House

Ezldean

Velu Natarajan

IT Finance 2.0: From Cost Visibility to Intelligent Decisions

IRL community of tech enthusiasts in the Chicagoland area

Chicago Grassroots Tech Community

Grassroots Tech Community Meetup - Halloween Edition

Jeanette

Dan Friedrich

Justin Patel

Michael Nannini

Joy Vision Studio

Allison Lechnir

Oscar Delgadillo

Okthalia Adam

Ulysses David

Loka Ivaturi

Shadi Davari

Malik Felix

Janet Anamary Namutebi

Vedh Krishnan

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.

Room: 400 | Virtual Meeting Link: https://uchicago.zoom.us/j/91469334448?pwd=bZS3cSk1FbPRYXJnVyd3xbbF6jdHFS%2E1

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Finding the Right Partner for Your ETA Journey

Kylie Gilmore

Megan Santella

Chicago's largest technology networking community!

Chicago Code And Coffee

Building is 100 S State St. Corner of State and Monroe. Entrance door is Ferris & Co. at 1 W Monroe. 5th Floor above Capital one Cafe building! Code and coffee volunteers will guide you!

Chicago Code And Coffee October 25th 2026 @ Ferris & Co. 5th floor above Capital One Cafe!

Luqmaan

Sean Melcher

Aakash Lilaramani

Devsen Datha

Aaron Ramirez

Chris Bances Serrano

Charles So Andrean

numa khan

John Komarnicki

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, 10/27

Khushali Samderiya

Arzoo Mittal

Sid Dantu

Connor shields

Shubha Hiremath

Audrey Henderson

Yash Gupta

Caroline Gomes

Christine Farrier Rosemin

Chrystal Price

Shara Deepankar

Polsky Center College Founders Forum

Julie Colhoff

Mike Lynch

Run Club - Chicago Sports Tech

Ana Hernandez

Wynton Bastian

Grant L Johnson

Luke Pillarella

Morgan Abraham

Juyeon Chae

Brittney Tewksbury

Alan Braverman

Zach Winder

Building is lonely, and your friends can't help with the hardest part.
One evening a month, in your city, with founders one step ahead and one
step behind you.

Pick your city below

Ascent Valley Community Events

Startup Pitch Events Chicago: 5 Founders on Stage

Sidra Azeem

Renee Russo

Afafe Kari

Mike M.

Roop

Lindsey Ferguson

Daniel Chertok

Julian Nazareth

SHREE PARIDA

Ascent Valley

Internet Backyard

Supper Club: Compute Chicago

Mai Trinh

Megan Mason

Brett Harrison

Gaurav

Jack Statza

A five-hour, in-person intensive designed to prepare founders for the realities of raising capital. From how investors evaluate opportunities to how founders communicate, tell their story & build.

The Investor Ready Workshop w/Clarence Powered by TriNet

Chicago, IL - Investor Ready Workshop

Clarence Bethea

1871 Events

Portal Innovations

Discovery Days at Portal Innovations

Kira lipson

Nick Winter

Women in Cybersecurity Chicago (WiCyS Chicago)

WiCyS Chicago presents: Unmasking the Three Ghosts of Security

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

Nightmare on Fulton Street!

Jalen Anderson

Christian Luna

Tech Events

Upcoming Events