ChiTech 2026: Gravity Outlook

​Explore the big trends shaping Chicago regional innovation in 2026 and beyond at Gravity Outlook: Chicago Tech 2026+. January’s panel will include:

• ​Michael Fassnacht, President, Chicagoland & Chief Growth Officer, Clayco; Former CEO, World Business Chicago

• ​Julia Monfrini Peev, Founder & Managing Partner, PACE Healthcare Capital

• ​Fred Hoch, Founder and General Partner, TechNexus Venture Collaborative

​Gravity Outlook is a quarterly virtual seminar series hosted by Intentional Gravity, designed to give a landscape of opportunities to engage with the Chicago regional innovation ecosystem.

​Each session features leading voices from across Chicago’s innovation economy—spotlighting what’s emerging, where energy is building, and how to plug in. Wherever you are in tech, Gravity Outlook offers a seasonal pulse check so you can think about where to go and how to make the most out of the season.

​About Intentional Gravity
Intentional Gravity builds connective tissue across innovation ecosystems—helping leaders move with purpose, amplify what works, and create communities that stick. From individual coaching and small, curated groups, we make it easier for people and ideas to find their place, grow together, and spark what's next. Find out more at intentionalgravity.com.