Naturally Chicago Pitch Competition & Innovation Forum — 5/27/26 Live Event

Written By Bob Benenson

Naturally Chicago Pitch Competition & Innovation Forum

Wednesday, May 27, 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

Naturally Chicago's biggest annual gathering — the Naturally Rising Pitch Event and Innovation Forum — returns on Wednesday, May 27. The Pitch is the event's centerpiece, and will feature six competitively selected founders of rising-star natural products companies who will vie for shares of a prize package of services with a total value of more than $150,000!

The first-place winner will compete in the national Naturally Network's Naturally Rising event​ against the pitch champions from the network's other 10 chapters.

And that's not all. Attendees will gain insights from industry experts on panels about retail, omnichannel and CPG investment. Deb Conklin, CEO of industry giant KeHE, is our Fireside Chat guest. And 20 or more emerging brands, selected from among Pitch applicants who did not make the finals, will share stories and products at the Innovation Showcase.

VISIT THE OFFICIAL PITCH EVENT PAGE
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