Events

Tech In Motion V was such a great event for many reasons. We not only explored Kirill Gantchev and his idea on how to create a bandwidth exchange, we also utilized Soap Box for the first time and will continue to utilize the application in the future. Special thanks to Robo Toaster with the pictures and video. We're looking for each even to get better and better, so for Tech In Motion VI we are proud to hold our event at the brand new 1871 Tech Incubator which has received a ton of positive press so far. This time we will welcome Steve Znavor and he will be pitching his startup Soulseekr to the panel. A new take on internet dating for sure. To help pick apart the idea, here are our panelists so far: Mark Friedgan, Founding Partner of the Catapult Fund, former CIO @ Enova Financial and Principal @ Hubrix Ventures. Mark's not only an early stage investor and advisor to startups, award winning CIO but he also has a proven track record of successfully leveraging cutting edge technology to implement the best business processes, products and solutions in a start-up environment. Jonathan Ozeran, VP of Product and Mobile @ RECSOLU. Jonathan is our first panelist to return as a panelist, he did a fantastic job during the epic Tech In Motion II. Discounted parking near Tech in Motion courtesy of our friends at SpotHero! Again we will also be showcasing local Chicago startup SoapBox during the event. Audience members can join the event by going to app.gosoapbox.com and typing in the access code "techinmotion" in the box that says 'join an event'. As always, help spread the word (#techinmotion) and let's make Tech In Motion VI even better than the rest! We're looking for two more panelists so please let me know if you know anyone that would be a great fit as a panelist! Email is below:

Join technology executives, entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors in the region for an evening of dining, socializing, and celebration as we toast the winners at the 13th Annual ITA CityLIGHTS Awards Gala. ITA CityLIGHTS hosts over 700 people representing 400 companies, legislators, investors, and policymakers. This diverse group comes together annually for ITA CityLIGHTS with a focus on the role of technology in Illinois and the expansion and support of breakthrough technology not only as a stand-alone business but also within established companies. The 2012 ITA CityLIGHTS will be held at historic Union Station on Thursday, May 10, 2012. 6:00 pm:  Cocktail Reception (Ideal Networking) 7:00 pm:  Dinner begins 8:00 pm:  Award Presentations 9:00 pm:  Afterglow Reception Registration Tickets: $250 ITA Members / $300 Non-ITA Members Tables: $2500 ITA Members / $3000 Non-ITA Members (includes company logo on the table at the event) Corporate Tables: $4000 (No ticket refunds available after May 1, 2012) **As an added bonus Uber and SpotHero, ITA Member company's will be offering discounts on transportation and parking for the event. Uber, the on-demand car service, is providing 50% off rides to and from City Lights. Uber allows you to request a town car or SUV in minutes through their iPhone/Android apps or via a text message. SpotHero has set up an exlusive discounted parking rate of $7.50 at 320 S Canal https://spothero.com/spot/365?rid=881&event_id=2570(parking available from 2:00pm until 8:00 am on May 11th).