Tech, AI & startups in Chicago
Tech meetups, AI talks, hackathons and startup nights in Chicago this week.
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Tech & AIFrontier Happy Hour ChicagoFriday, 16 October · 5:00 PM · FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR · Free
Tech & AICHENCHO CORLEONEFriday, 16 October · 8:00 PM · V Live · USD 70
Tech & AI"High Score" Works by Anthony BartleySaturday, 17 October · 7:00 PM · Stereo Harmony · Free
BusinessWomen in Business Startups Professionals Social Networking Event ChicagoMonday, 19 October · 7:00 PM · 3931 N Ashland Ave · USD 10
Conferences & ExposDePauls Cyber Risk Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Agentic AI ConferenceTuesday, 20 October · 9:00 AM · DePaul University - DePaul Center · USD 34
Conferences & ExposSoftware Quality SummitWednesday, 21 October · 9:00 AM · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Tech & AIClaude Code in PracticeWednesday, 21 October · 2:00 PM · John Crerar Library - Kathleen A. Zar Room · Free
Tech & AIThe Complete InnovatorWednesday, 21 October · 4:00 PM · The Second City · Free
Tech & AIChicago Debate Showcase 2026Wednesday, 21 October · 5:30 PM · Ferris & Co. · Free
Tech & AIIE Masterclass Streaming Influence How Will AI Reshape Culture and Soft Power - ChicagoWednesday, 21 October · 6:30 PM · Impact House · Free
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