# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: A Fundraising Gala to Build The Black Inventors Hall of Fame MuseumAbout this EventJoin us on Thursday, July 16, 2026, for a landmark evening as the Black Inventors Hall of Fame hosts its 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony & Fundraising Gala at the prestigious Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago.This unforgettable night will celebrate the visionary men and women whose inventions have shaped industries, transformed daily life, and expanded the boundaries of human possibility. Through powerful storytelling, cinematic honoree tributes, and a gathering of leaders across technology, education, philanthropy, and culture, we honor the legacy of Black ingenuity.This year’s ceremony also serves a vital purpose:raising support to build the permanent BIHOF Museum & Innovation Campus — a national home for the preservation, celebration, and advancement of Black innovation.Your attendance directly fuels this mission to build the nation's first museum honoring Black InnovationAgenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMCocktail HourInfo: The Cocktail hour offers an opportunity to mingle with our honorees, BIHOF Board members, VIP guests, and take photos at our photobooths?: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PMInduction of Honorees from Past and PresentInfo: As guests dine on a three-course meal, we honor eight present-day invention pioneers and seven legends from our past. In addition, we recognize our first Young Innovators Award and pay a special tribute to the late Gladys West?: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PMAfter Ceremony Music and DancingInfo: After the honorees are acknowledged, we close the evening with some celebration music and dancing, and late-night sweetsUntitled agenda?: 07:00 PM - 09:30 AMInduction of HonoreesUntitled agendaHonoree Induction Ceremony - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/black-inventors-hall-of-fame-2nd-annual-induction-ceremony/100001989115494991 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, charities, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: 1201 E 60th St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 400, max: 400, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1201 E 60th St - **lat**: 41.7856676 - **long**: -87.5959937 - **full address**: 1201 E 60th St, 1201 East 60th Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9a85dc310517e7c1a420c93bdcca9006ade238fb89a517b066658ae25729e936-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1778696717 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony being held? - **A:** Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1201 E 60th St, 1201 East 60th Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony? - **A:** Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony is organized by Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Since its inception, BIHOF has been driven by a bold and historic mission: to design and build the nation’s first museum dedicated to immortalizing the pioneering genius of African American inventors spanning more than 300 years.The organization is led by African American businessman, entrepreneur, inventor, and lifelong professor James Howard, whose career embodies the spirit of innovation BIHOF exists to honor. Mr. Howard is an accomplished inventor with over 20 patents, and he mentors dozens of aspiring inventors throughout the year, nurturing the next generation of creators and problem‑solvers.In addition to his leadership at BIHOF, James Howard serves on the Pro Bono Advisory Committee for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He is also an Honorary Member of the National Academy of Inventors and sits on the boards of both the United States Intellectual Property Alliance and United Inventors Association, where he advocates nationally for equitable access to innovation, intellectual property education, and inventor support.Together, these roles reflect a lifelong commitment to expanding opportunity, preserving history, and ensuring that the brilliance of Black inventors receives the recognition, scholarship, and institutional home it has long deserved." } ] } ] ```