ScaleUp

5/8/2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | @ BMO Tower

Join us for the 8th annual ScaleUp, a half-day event designed to equip founders and leaders with the insights and strategies they need to scale their businesses, enhance their leadership skills, and navigate today’s ever-changing technical and geopolitical landscape.

In order to create a more robust and accessible experience, we have shifted programming to Thursday, May 8th. We hope you can still make it however if you are no longer able to attend, please email events@1871.com for a full refund.

Who should attend?

Take your company and team to new heights! This event is perfect for:

Growth-stage
Founders

Late-stage Scalers

Corporate Innovators

Team
Leaders

What to expect

This is the ultimate opportunity to form invaluable connections with peers and potential partners, gain tactical strategies for driving growth, and increase your brand awareness within the Chicago tech community.

✅ Learn from industry leaders about their professional and personal experiences and walk away with actionable strategies to scale your business.

✅ Connect with peers through growth-centered workshops and expand your professional network with thought leaders, experts, and potential partners.

✅ Stay ahead of the curve and engage in discussions about emerging trends, tools, and innovations shaping the future of tech leadership.

✅ Revitalize your inspiration and go back to work ready to take your business to the next level.