

by 1871 Events
ScaleUp is back for its 10th year.
This isn’t just another tech conference. It’s a high-impact, half-day immersion designed for those in the thick of scaling teams, products, operations.
Navigating today’s technical and geopolitical landscape requires more than just a good product—it requires resilient leadership and a tactical roadmap. Join us to bridge the gap between where you are and where you need to be.
🚀 Who Should Attend?
If you are responsible for driving growth and managing complexity, this is for you:
Growth-Stage Founders: Navigating the transition from startup to scale-up.Late-Stage Scalers: Optimizing systems and expanding market reach.Corporate Innovators: Bringing an entrepreneurial edge to established organizations.Team Leaders: Developing the leadership grit to manage high-performing teams.
💡 What’s on the Agenda?
We’ve curated a half-day experience focused on three core pillars:
Tactical Growth Strategies: Forget the fluff. Learn from industry veterans who share the "how-to" behind their successes (and their failures).Growth-Centered Workshops: Move beyond passive listening. Engage in interactive sessions designed to solve your specific scaling bottlenecks.High-Level Networking: Connect with a curated group of peers, thought leaders, and potential partners within the Chicago tech community.
🛠 The takeaways:
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Deep-dive into discussions about emerging trends and the tools shaping the future of tech leadership.Brand Awareness: Solidify your presence within the local ecosystem.Renewed Inspiration: Walk away revitalized, with a clear action plan to take back to your office.
Supported by Motorola
Attendance for ScaleUp is acceptance based only. We are intentionally curating the room to include growth-stage founders, late-stage scalers, and key ecosystem operators to ensure high-quality networking and workshop engagement.
1871 Members: FREE (email events@1871.com for your access code) Priority acceptance for 1871 Members.
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1871 Scale Up is a independent taking place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Chicago, United States. This independent is organised by 1871 Events. This event is check the event page for pricing details. Currently 28 people have registered out of 28 spots. The event runs for approximately 5 hours.
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