AI Tech & Startup Night - Chicago

2026-09-23 · 18:00:00 · Chicago

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

2137 West Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612

Nomad Global Hub hosts an intimate evening of startup pitches and structured networking for early-stage AI and tech ventures in Chicago.

Meet investors, pitch your idea, and build valuable connections at our smart networking and startup pitch night!

Nomad Global Hub brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. With a track record of 235+ events across 23 global cities worldwide, we have welcomed over 5,000 attendees and featured 1,200+ startup pitches on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. What to Expect Live Tech Startup Pitches: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. High-Quality Networking: Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. Global Exposure: Join a community that bridges 23 tech hubs worldwide, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city.

Who Should Join Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. For Investors Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the Investor Application Form and ensure you have purchased a

Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed founders seeking collaborators, peer feedback, or capital will benefit most. The gathering also serves technical professionals, software engineers, and active investors or venture capital partners looking to scout early-stage AI and technology talent.

What happens

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM followed by interactive networking to establish connections and identify mutual goals. Selected founders take the stage at 7:00 PM for seven-minute pitches followed by audience Q&A, wrapping up with casual conversations over refreshments from 8:00 PM onward.

Who's in the room

Attendees include local tech founders, software builders, active angel investors, and venture capital partners. Midwest Coast Brewing Company provides an intimate brewery backdrop designed for focused conversations rather than crowded convention halls.

How to prepare

Founders pitching on stage should refine a concise seven-minute presentation highlighting business strategy, value proposition, and current traction, alongside rehearsed answers for audience questions. General attendees should arrive ready to articulate what their company builds and specific partner or talent needs.

Organizer: Nomad Global Hub

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At a glance

Tickets
15.01 – 65.71 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
Ai ml, Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Registration & Welcome — Guests check in. This is also your first opportunity to connect-meet like-minded innovators, spark initial conversations, and set the tone for an impactful experience.
  2. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Opening & Interactive Networking — Interactive networking is designed to help participants define objectives, identify synergies, and create meaningful connections that could lead to collaborations and partnerships.
  3. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Startups present their ventures to investors and industry experts. Each speaker has 7 minutes to convey their unique value proposition, business strategy, and target market. This is where ideas meet opportunity. After each pitch there is a Q&A session with audience.
  4. 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Casual Networking & Refreshments — Relax and enjoy refreshments while engaging in purposeful conversations. Discuss collaborations, exchange insights, and nurture relationships that could transform into tangible business outcomes.

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