# Event Details - **Event Name**: CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Meet up with Chicago’s hottest AI founders and investors to swap ideas and spark the next big thing in tech.About this EventCHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGEChicago AI Startup & Investor Exchange is an in-person networking night bringing together people building, investing in, and working across the rapidly growing AI ecosystem.Whether you're launching an AI startup, exploring investment opportunities, working in machine learning, or simply looking to meet others in the industry, this event is designed to make those connections easier. No long presentations.No full-day conference.Just three hours of conversations, introductions, startup pitches, and networking.Who Should Attend?- AI & Machine Learning Startup Founders - Entrepreneurs & Co-Founders - Angel Investors & Early-Stage Investors - Software Engineers & ML Engineers - Product & Technology Professionals - Data Scientists - AI Consultants - Researchers/ Startup Advisors/ Professionals interested in AI & emerging technology/ Startup IntroductionsBuilding something in AI?A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to give a 60-second startup introduction during the event.Keep it simple:Who are you?What are you building?Who are you looking to meet?This isn't a formal pitch competition — it's simply a quick way to help the room discover interesting founders and projects. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c71e8940-a2ba-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 07:00 PMArrival, Check-In & Meet & Greet🕑: 07:30 PMWelcome & Networking Introductions🕑: 07:45 PM60-Second Startup Introductions🕑: 08:10 PMOpen AI, Startup & Investor Networking🕑: 09:30 PMFinal Connections & Closing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-ai-startup-and-investor-exchange/100001998400922956 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, conferences, meet-and-greet, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-03T23:45:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: THE MART - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: THE MART - **lat**: 41.8884096 - **long**: -87.6354498 - **full address**: THE MART, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7470e1f548144cd3e93d76753585c5d4c48f7d66c7b1140836c7f6210a43a3b6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1787293849 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE being held? - **A:** CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at THE MART, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE? - **A:** CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE? - **A:** CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE is organized by Chicago Emerging Tech Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CHICAGO AI STARTUP & INVESTOR EXCHANGE 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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