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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.
Curated panels and innovation spotlights 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
The evening will culminate with an elite pitch competition spotlighting the region's most compelling creative technology companies, with direct pathways to capital and global exposure and $25,000 in cash prizes.
