AI Tools You Need to Know About
Event details
A Chicago evening with an AI tools workshop at Workbox Fulton Market, followed by a VIP karaoke afterparty at Elements Karaoke.
Date: November 11, 2026
Location: 1356 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
By the Numbers
500+ Founders Expected · 95% Satisfaction Rate · 3 Days of Impact · $50M+ Raised by Attendees
About the Event
A Chicago evening with an AI tools workshop at Workbox Fulton Market, followed by a VIP karaoke afterparty at Elements Karaoke.
Why Attend?
Founder-First Room: Meet operators, builders, and investors in a format designed for useful conversations.
Practical Panels: Hear direct, tactical conversations around legal, fundraising, AI, hiring, and scaling.
Premium Access: Upgrade paths create room for deeper dinners, VIP experiences, and longer-form discussion.
Who Is This For
For: Founders looking for high-signal peer conversations; Startup leaders working through fundraising, hiring, AI, or scaling decisions; Operators who value curated networking over anonymous conference rooms
Not for: People looking for a passive conference experience; Vendors showing up only to pitch the room
What to Expect
Structured Networking: Built-in moments make it easier to meet the right people without awkward wandering.
Expert Conversations: Panels focus on specific operating questions founders are already asking.
Optional VIP Depth: Premium tickets extend the experience with more intimate access after the main program.
Agenda
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM — AI Tools Workshop @ Workbox Fulton Market
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Transition to karaoke venue
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM — VIP Karaoke Afterparty @ Elements Karaoke
The Venue
Elements Karaoke Lounge
1356 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Elements Karaoke Lounge — Chicago, IL.
Tickets
General Admission — $85. AI tools workshop. Includes 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM workshop at Workbox Fulton Market, Practical AI tools and workflows for founders, Networking with Chicago founders and operators
VIP — $143. Workshop + karaoke afterparty. Includes Everything included with General Admission, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM VIP karaoke at Elements Karaoke Lounge, Food and drinks included at the afterparty