The Chicago Venture Summit is back this May 25-26!
Led by World Business Chicago and its sponsors, the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food 2022 will connect venture-ready, food-focused startups with VCs/investors from around the country. Summit 2022 is the city's inaugural food innovation conference. You can learn more via
www.ChicagoVentureSummit.com.
We're excited to invite visiting companies to apply to attend Summit 2022. Please note that we have a limited number of openings for out-of-state and international companies. We are specifically looking for domestic and international food founders, late-stage food companies, food investors, food innovators, & food corporates that are interested in Chicago's innovation ecosystem.
Selected companies will:
1a) International companies: Receive one (1) complimentary ticket ($395 USD value) and one (1) discounted ticket ($195 USD) to Summit 2022, 5/25 opening reception, and 5/26 closing reception, OR
1b) Domestic companies: Receive one (1) discounted ticket ($195 USD) to Summit 2022, 5/25 opening reception, and 5/26 closing reception,
2) Be featured on the official Summit 2022 website, venture matchmaking platform, and other digital channels,
3) Be entitled to other additional opportunities to pitch and network,
4) Be invited to an exclusive WBC showcase for visiting companies only.
Please complete this application before Friday, May 6, 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time or share with your recommendations of prospective companies. Applicants will be notified by Friday, May 13.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to WBC Director of Venture Strategy Julie White Schuster at
jschuster@worldbusinesschicago.com.
Thanks!