CALLING ALL FOUNDERS: Apply to be part of THE OFFICIAL FUTURE-OF-FinTech STARTUP PORTOFLIO!
Accepted startups get complimentary tickets to the Startup & VC day as well as an exclusive invite to the official Future of FinTech Week reception. Portfolio will open August 30!
Future-of-Fintech Week 2024 is a multi-day, multi-partner experience by World Business Chicago, our sponsors, and partners. Explore why Chicago Thrives as the global capital for Fintech Innovation.
We received many proposals and requests from several of our most active partners and sponsors. In collaboration with many of them, we've decided the Future-of-FinTech Week format in 2024.
What about THE ONE-DAY SUMMIT EVENT?
Future-of-FinTech Week 2024 is a new multi-partner, multi-stage experience, that goes beyond the one-day summit. With this new format, there will be multiple events by multiple partners. Please note: there will be no events at the 167 N Green St venue.
How can I learn more about events during Future-of-FinTech Week?
We will continue to work with our various partners, and share more details on our official www.ChicagoVentureSummit.com website. If you’d like to submit a partner event, please contact WBC Venture Events Director Lauren Backe!
Will the full-day Chicago Venture Summit come back?
While we’re now entirely focused on Future-of-FinTech Week this September 23-27, 2024, we plan to bring back the full day summit in Fall of 2025.
What about the startup portfolio?
We would like to continue the startup portfolio program for Future-of-FinTech Week 2024! We’ll be updating the startup portfolio application with all necessary information, and the unique benefits for those startups accepted to the portfolio.
How can we RSVP for events?
Future-of-FinTech Week will be focused on invitations for startup entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech industry leaders. Access and invitations to events will be managed by the respective event host.
Attendee Perspective
Future of Food Week 2024
"The presence of industry titans like Mars and Kraft Heinz underscored the event's significance and highlighted Chicago's position as a global hub for food innovation."
"And here’s my takeaway, other than the reminder that hashtag #Chicago is the place to be: though we’re clear on the need to collaborate, we have more to learn. But, we’re making progress – and we’re committed and excited to keep learning and improving." - Amanda Davies, Chief R&D, Mars Wrigley
"SavorWe had an incredible time with CBRE and Redmond for the World Business Chicago Venture Summit Executive Experience featuring Michelin-starred Chef Donald Young of Duck Sel. Instead of a traditional restaurant setup, we provided a unique and engaging networking experience with unforgettable, top-notch food." - Alex Campbell, Founder & CEO at SavorWe