Chicago Innovate 2026
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Chicago Innovate 2026 is almost here!
From September 24–27, Chicago’s AECO tech community comes together for four days of ideas, experimentation, and connection around the technologies shaping the future of practice.
This year’s theme: Design. Build. Compute. Connect.
Expect:
- 🛠︎ Hands-on masterclasses exploring AI, computational design, automation, sustainability, Grasshopper 2, and more
- 🎤︎ The Chicago Innovate Symposium bringing together architects, engineers, technologists, startups, and industry leaders
- 💻︎ A hackathon where ideas turn into actual tools and prototypes
- 🤝︎ Plenty of opportunities to meet the people building, testing, and questioning what’s next for AECO
Whether you’re deep into computational design and AI or simply curious about where the industry is headed, come learn something, meet some great people, and be part of the conversation.
🎟️ Meetup Perk
RSVP here through ChiNamo and message us after you register to receive a free ticket code for select Chicago Innovate events.
More info and the full schedule at chicagoinnovate.tech
Come build, learn, debate, experiment, and connect with the Chicago AECO tech community.
See you at Chicago Innovate!