# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Food is Life Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: At our Food is Life Summit, food is more than a meal — it's culture, community, entrepreneurship, and connection.About this EventFood is Life SummitSeptember 23 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMJoin us for our Food is Life Summit, a vibrant celebration of Chicago’s small business restaurant community where food, culture, and entrepreneurship come together. Blending the energy of a food festival with the opportunity and collaboration of a business expo, this exciting event will bring together local restaurants, food entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an afternoon of great food, networking, and engaging conversations focused on supporting and growing small businesses in Chicago’s thriving culinary ecosystem.During this summit, three winners from our Top Foodpreneur pitch competition will be highlighted as part of our celebration of local talent, creativity, and business excellence in the culinary community.Event HighlightsShowcase of small business restaurants from across the Chicago areaSpotlight of pitch competition winnersWorkshops focused on small business growth and developmentPanel discussion featuring culinary, business, and community leadersOpportunity to support and discover local culinary talent
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/food-is-life-summit/100001990586818760
- **Event Categories**: business, food-truck-festivals, festivals, contests, workshops, exhibitions, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: USD

## Event venue details


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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Food is Life Summit being held?
  - **A:** Food is Life Summit takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at .
- **Q**: Who is organizing Food is Life Summit?
  - **A:** Food is Life Summit is organized by Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at CMAA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Food is Life Summit is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Food is Life Summit sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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