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.