Techweek is where 8,000 people explore a 3-day innovation conference & technology expo. The festivities include over 60 partner events spanning technology, design & media, and entrepreneurship. Independent events range from exhibition areas and startup pitches to interactive workshops and product launch parties.

Techweek caters to business professionals, software engineers, technology decision-makers, C-level executives, and tech enthusiasts. Demographically, our audience comprises of 18 to 45 year old, and 74% male, 26% female.

Individuals or companies looking to participate at Techweek can do any of the following:

• Sponsor – Be on the forefront of Chicago’s emerging tech movement, represent successful growing companies that disrupt the industry with their innovation.
• Expo – Exhibit and demo your newest tech products and services in front of thousands of Techweek participants.
• Partner – Cross promote with Techweek to increase your brand exposure and to support the tech hub emerging in Chicago.
• Attend – Register for a conference + expo badge to get access to provocative content, the newest tech products, VIP networking, and unforgettable parties.
• Volunteer – Be an integral component of the Techweek experience by joining the volunteer program. Gain complimentary access to the event and what goes on behind the scenes.

We do not have any age restrictions on our event, but all children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at the event.

Hotel blocks have been arranged for your convenience. Details can be found on our Venue/Travel page.

Yes, our student discount 15% off conference and expo passes. Enter the code stents08 when purchasing your badge here: http://techweek.com/chicago/register/

All students will receive an email from twreg@techweek.com and asked to send a scan of their student ID. If not provided, the ticket purchase will be canceled.

We are offering non-profits a discount of 15% off both Conference and Expo badges. This can be done by entering “npexcogener15″ on our registration page.

All non-profit registrants will receive an email from twreg@techweek.com and asked to send proof of being part of a non-profit. If not provided, the ticket purchase will be canceled.

No problem! All you need to do is purchase the conference badge and then send us an email to twreg@techweek.com with the subject line “Upgraded my ticket, Refund needed”. We will then refund your Expo pass within 1 business day.

Don’t forget you can share your expo pass with a friend by transferring it on Eventbrite. The value you gift them will be worth a big favor at a later date…

Of course! Check out Eventbrite’s detailed instructions on how to transfer a ticket and you should be set.

To receive a press pass, please complete our press pass application form. Until then you can send an email to press@techweek.com to have your name added to our list to be notified.