mHUB HardTech Summit
Discover the Future with HardTech Innovation
The mHUB HardTech Summit is your ultimate destination to explore cutting-edge advancements in smart manufacturing, medical devices, clean energy, sustainability, and beyond. Join industry leaders, innovative startups, and forward-thinking investors to shape the future of what's possible with hardtech.
What to Expect at the Summit
Main Stage:
Engage with industry experts and thought leaders as they discuss breakthrough technologies, manufacturing policies, and perspectives for startups and investors.
Main stage agenda:
2:00PM - 2:15PM - Opening remarks
2:15PM - 3:00PM - Pioneering Progress: Highlighting Remarkable Breakthroughs from the Midwest
3:00PM - 3:45PM - Industry Demands and Domestic Strategy in US Manufacturing
3:45PM - 4:30PM - Midwest Rising: How Collaboration is Leading to Big Bets and Big Investment
4:30PM - 5:00PM - Break
5:00PM - 5:30PM - Rising Star Pitch Competition (part of the Fourth Revolution Awards)
5:30PM - 6:30PM - Fireside Keynote with Tim Brown, Chair IDEO, and Vice Chair kyu Collective
Startup Pitch Stage
The Startup Pitch Stage welcomes attendees to hear back-to-back pitches from over 30 of the region's most exciting early-stage startups.
Pitch schedule:
2:30PM - 3:30PM - MedTech
3:30PM - 4:30PM - HardTech and Smart Manufacturing
4:30PM - 5:30PM - Sustainability and Energy
The Product Showcase
Step into our prototyping labs to see over 40+ product demonstrations from mHUB startups and discover the next wave of hardtech brilliance.
Open 2:30PM - 5:00PM
Evening Reception: Fourth Revolution Awards
End your day on a high note! Celebrate trailblazing innovation with live music, dinner, and awards at Venue West, just a 2-minute walk from the Summit
🎟 Additional ticket required: https://lu.ma/mHUB4REV2025
Thank you to presenting sponsor, Omron and supporting sponsors, J.P. Morgan Chase & Executive Construction Inc. Foundation.