Latest events
Our calendar is intentionally curated to help you meet the right people, discover new spaces throughout Chicago, and become an active part of a community that’s shaping the future of our industry.
Intimidating is the word I’d use to describe traditional networking…with Next Gen it’s more intimate, and you can meet people in a more casual setting”
Codi Palm
NGEC Member
Event schedule
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Morning city walk
Ashton Porter
City Tour Guide
New York
Central Plaza
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Street food fest
Ben Carter
Food Festival Host
New York
Riverside Park
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Urban art meetup
Dylan Byrne
Art Curator
New York
Gallery District
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Live music night
Kate Sykes
Event Producer
New York
Central Park
9:00 - 12:00 PM
City photography walk
Oliver Bennett
Photo Expert
New York
Riverside Park
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Street dance showcase
Marcus Hill
Dance Event Host
New York
Downtown Square
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Local makers market
Samuel Brooks
Market Coordinator
New York
City Market Hall
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunset jazz session
Ethan Cooper
Live Music Curator
New York
Riverfront Stage
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Historic city stories
Nathan Reed
City History Guide
New York
Old Town Plaza
11:30 - 1:00 PM
Creative workshop
Lucas Mitchell
Workshop Lead
New York
Art Center Hall
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Open air film night
Andrew Collins
Cinema Director
New York
City Garden Park
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Night food festival
Benjamin Turner
Festival Organizer
New York
Central Food Street
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