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South Side Innovates is Chi Tech Collective's flagship ecosystem-building campaign advancing technology, capital, culture, and advocacy across Chicago. Through curated experiences, strategic partnerhisps, and bold conversations, we connect founders, technologists, investors, policymakers, and community leaders to strengthen relationships, expand economic opportunity, and build a more inclusive innovation economy. More than a series of events, South Side Innovates is a platform for collaboration, community ownership, and systems change.
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Three Moments. One Conversation
Black Tech Block Party
An intentional, intergenerational block party opening South Side Innovates to the community. Food, music, art, and hands on tech experiences from featured guests including Kinfolk with augmented reality Black history activations, Kinkofa's Black genealogy experiences, and Floyd Jones of the Back Black Movement connecting attendees to South Side Black owned businesses. A moment for the Chicago diaspora to gather and celebrate ahead of the campaign's Summit.
Aug.30th
Chicago Gathers
The wake-up call series. Morning conversations. Breakfast. Intimate audiences. Big questions.
Sept.
15th
SSI Summit
Place. Practice. Architecture. Trust.
A FULL Day of South Side Innovates!