Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit
Schedule
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4245 N Knox Ave | Chicago, IL
About this Event
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
Where is it happening?
4245 N Knox Ave, 4245 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 135.23 to USD 188.58

















