Top Illinois Events Startups (69)
PartySlate is a fast-paced Chicago startup disrupting the $156 billion events industry in the United States. There are 13 million parties per year, produced by over 460,000 venues and vendors. PartySlate connects people planning all types of events — from weddings and corporate events to galas and milestone birthdays — with the venues and vendors who can bring their ideas...
Ion Exhibits is a leading, global full-service event and experiential marketing agency, boasting over 30 years of expertise in forging memorable brand experiences. Tailoring each experience to the unique essence of your brand, catering specifically to your audience, and aimed at achieving your desired outcomes, Ion Exhibits crafts what we refer to as “memorable experiences.” "Memorable experiences " embodies the comprehensive...
ITE Management L.P. is a privately held, SEC-registered, alternative investment firm focused on transportation infrastructure. We seek to generate stable risk-adjusted returns for investors through a highly diversified portfolio of critical, income-generating transportation assets.
DoStuff runs 22 local event guides (Do312, DoNYC, DoLA, etc) and a Ticket Membership that drives 60m event attendees a year. Our local teams make us a trusted part of the local scene, and our tech platform ensures we’re introducing people to the best stuff to do. We cover all events, not just those we’re paid to promote, because that...
ABOUT US InProduction has evolved into the largest provider of seating, staging, structures, & scenic for events. Working in partnership with our clients, our team is engaged from start to finish, providing creative input, meticulous installations, & seamless breakdowns. We maintain a total commitment to excellence for a spectacular result at any event for which we provide services. Our inventory &...
HappyFanTickets is an online secondary ticket exchange based out of Chicago, Illinois. Started in June 2011, our goal is to provide a local community for fans to search for or sell tickets, connect to one another, and enjoy the best sporting and entertainment venues Chicago has to offer. As fans ourselves, we found the process of ticket buying and selling to be...
Bonfyre is a private social communication platform that is creating a new level of employee engagement around events, project teams, employee groups, learning programs and more. This unique focus on human connections is helping organizations leverage existing investments in events and employee engagement programs and more.
Proxfinity is a patented wearable platform for the corporate engagement & meeting industry. Using a networking smart badge, apps & data dashboards, our platform visually connects people to their most valuable conversations, automates lead generation and captures and analyzes data sets that improve business operations & increases event attendance.
BigMarker is building the world’s largest webinar network. Founded in 2010, it was born from the idea that web conferencing could help people anywhere learn and build relationships with peers. Since then, BigMarker has evolved into a full-featured platform surrounded by a growing community of 7,000 organizations from over 190 countries.
We help consumers find live comedy shows that they would like with local listings, user reviews, video previews, favorite comedian alerts, and more. We help venues and comedians bring more people to their shows both through powering a marketing and web driven ticketing system and through a powerful toolbox including embeddable widgets and apps, social media management applications, email hosting,...
BLUE1647 is an award-winning network of education & technology innovation platforms that foster economic development in technology and 21st Century skills through people development (classes, workshops, and events around technology), & workforce development (through youth and adult technology programs to prepare individuals for high-demand jobs)
[ibimage==22735==Original==none==self==ibimage_align-center]SeatSync is a mobile application, available for both Android and iOS devices, that connects buyers and sellers of sports and music tickets for in-person transactions.SeatSync allows fans to find other nearby fans that are buying or selling tickets, and then walks them through the meet-up and purchase process. The app is rooted in an easy-to-use interface with features including location-based...
At INXPO, we make the business world small again by helping leaders communicate with large audiences through engaging and motivating video experiences that spur innovation, increase operating efficiency, and drive revenue. INXPO Solutions include: Business TV, Webcasting, and Online Events
We develop interactive applications that focus on the concert and live performance experience for fans and artists. Our flagship app, Connect launches this January 2013. “Connect users believe human interaction will enhance the concert experience to create unforgettable events. Connect will create a stimulating experience of performer - audience interaction by exploring connections in sound, images, lighting, and messaging.”
We create virtual events that smash fundraising goals, excite employees, build movements, and energize fanbases. Our events inspire people to take action.
iPatron is an innovative link platform built for creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs who want to connect their audience to everything they offer, without the noise. From showcasing social links to offering downloadable content, collecting donations, and managing creator storefronts, iPatron helps you turn followers into supporters. With customizable templates, multiple payment channel integrations, and real-time analytics, iPatron simplifies how creators...
Guild Row is a new type of social club located along the Rockwell Corridor in Avondale, Chicago. Our 12,000 SF indoor/outdoor facility was designed as a place to meet new people and try new things. Guild Row opened its doors into the global pandemic this past August believing that togetherness is an essential good. Our growing community is currently comprised...
CTI Meeting Technology pioneered the online abstract industry over 30 years ago and continues to pride itself on delivering solutions that meet the needs of Associations for meeting and event planning. CTI's market-driven focus, along with its large expanding global customer base has secured CTI as a market leader in abstract management for scientific, technical and healthcare Associations. CTI's goal...
Our members make up the world’s largest network of SAP customers, partners, and professionals. Together, we drive organizations, teams, and careers forward by expanding what’s possible with SAP solutions.
We’re the rare team who handles all your production and event technology needs. We plan and produce in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, as well as rent equipment that brings your vision to life. Based in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood, we’re a group of 100 friendly, hard-working people plus a few office dogs and a slew of beloved plants. We’re all about...
