Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit

Music, film, fashion, sports, gaming, immersive tech — Chicago's creative industries are converging with world-class manufacturing, enterprise infrastructure, and a rising founder community. What's been missing is a stage.

The Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit fills that gap: a high-impact gathering of founders, investors, and industry leaders at the forefront of the creative economy.

Day 1:

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Curated panels and fireside chats exploring the intersection of technology, creativity, and capital:

-Why Chicago: The New Capital of Creative Technology and the Future of Media

-Dual-Use Technology: Where Creative Tech Meets National & Enterprise Applications

-The State of Creative Tech Investment in 2026

-Immersive Chicago: XR, Virtual Production & Experiential Innovation

-Fan Engagement 3.0: The Future of Sports, Music & Live Experiences

-HardTech Meets Hollywood: Chicago's Manufacturing Edge in Creative Innovation

12:00-1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

5:30-6:30 PM

Media & Entertainment Tech Pitch Competition Presented by Coleman Foundation

6:30-8:00 PM

Networking Reception

Day 2:

Intelligent Systems Summit Presented by Dell Technologies

Schedule coming soon