Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with World Business Chicago, announces the return of the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food. As a hub for food production in the nation, Chicago boasts a thriving ecosystem encompassing traditional food giants, innovative startups, ingredient pioneers, an talent. The event, scheduled for May 23, 2024, will be held at 167 Green Street, bringing together visionary entrepreneurs, savvy investors, and industry leaders at the forefront of technology-driven transformations shaping the food industry's future.
The Chicago Venture Summit reaches a significant milestone in 2024 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. This highly regarded event, known for its connecting of local founders and investors, attracts national and global sector leaders eager to tap into the region's thriving startup ecosystem. Organized by World Business Chicago, the Chicago Venture Summit stands as one of the region's flagship innovation and venture programs. In 2023, the summit achieved record-breaking success by hosting two unique sector events – "Future-of-Food" and "Future-of-Climate Tech," each drawing more than 2000 attendees, including startup founders, Fortune 500 executives, sector innovators, and investors.
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Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food 2023 featured a full week of programming around food innovation, with 8 unique events during the week of the summit, including an opening reception with over 500 guests, including sector innovators, corporates, founders, and more. The summit itself featured a startup portfolio containing over 160 founders, 60% of which are underrepresented founders.
The Chicago Venture Summit returns to the vibrant 167 Green in Chicago's Fulton Market District, marking its sixth consecutive year at this iconic venue. Spanning an impressive 640,000 square feet, this office building, developed by Shapack Partners and Focus, and owned in partnership with Walton Street Capital, stands as a testament to both its strategic location and innovative design. Notably, CCC Information Services, Foxtrot, and a host of other forward-thinking companies have chosen 167 Green as their headquarters. They join the ranks of industry leaders like Kroll and WeWork, solidifying this building's reputation as a hub for innovation in the Fulton Market District. Featuring one of Chicago's largest town hall spaces, a rooftop terrace, sitting room, game room, and gym, 167 Green offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for businesses of all sizes.
