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What to expect
Join us for the OPEN Chicago Annual Conference 2025, a premier gathering of entrepreneurs, business leaders, students, and innovators shaping the future of business, technology, and civic leadership.
This year’s conference will feature:
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Inspiring Keynote Speakers sharing leadership journeys and insights.
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Dynamic Panel Discussions on healthcare, entrepreneurship, technology, and civic impact.
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Pitch Competition showcasing bold ideas from emerging entrepreneurs.
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Networking Opportunities with leaders, investors, and changemakers.
Speaker Lineup
Pitch Competition Judges
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FINAL FIVE - Startups Pitching
Agenda
Subject to Change
Saturday Nov 1st
08:30
Registration, Coffee & Networking
09:30
Welcome & Introduction
10:00
Keynote: Ideas to Impact
10:40
Panel: Healthcare & Ai
11:30
Pitch@OPEN - Pitch Competition
12:45
Lunch & Networking
01:50
A Dialogue Between Generations
02:10
Fireside Chat
02:40
Panel: Building Bridges for Growth
03:20
Defining Your Story: Power of Narrative
04:00
Pitch@OPEN Award Ceremony
Closing Remarks
04:15
Networking
20+
10+
150+
SPEAKERS
COMPANIES
PARTICIPANTS
The Venue
565 West Adams Street,
Chicago, IL 60661
Ogilvie Auditorium
The Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium, named for the prominent Chicago-Kent alumnus and former governor of Illinois, is a 325-seat, two-level auditorium equipped with a front-screen video projection system and television cameras that can record proceedings.
- Onsite discounted parking
- 2 blocks from Metra and CTA stations
Pitch Competition
Open Chicago invites aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers to showcase their groundbreaking ideas at our upcoming Annual Conference on November 1st.
Whether you have a fresh concept, an early-stage startup, or a growing business, this is your chance to pitch your vision to industry experts, investors, and a supportive community.
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Sponsors & Partner Organizations
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