TechWalk

As TechChicago Week kicks off a week of conversations around quantum computing, climate innovation, and emerging technologies, we’ll begin by exploring another challenge that touches every aspect of innovation: human connection. What if community and connection are the next grand challenge?

Research continues to show that strong communities improve health, resilience, creativity, and economic opportunity. Yet loneliness and social isolation remain growing challenges in our increasingly digital world.

Join founders, technologists, creatives, operators, and community builders for a TechWalk focused on the role connection plays in solving our biggest challenges. Through conversation and movement, we’ll explore how relationships, trust, and community infrastructure create the conditions for innovation to thrive.

Whether you’re building technology, growing a company, or simply looking to meet thoughtful people, this walk is an opportunity to start TechChicago Week by making meaningful connections and discovering new perspectives.