A Community of Curiosity

In addition to early and exclusive access, Chicago Ideas Members power a platform for change, connection, and curiosity.

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Individual Membership Levels

All levels of membership include early ticket access, 10% off of the already low ticket prices, invitations to year-round, exclusive Member-only event and access to "Member Perks" program. Memberships are tax deductible less the value of the included tickets.

For 100% deductible memberships that include all benefits except free tickets, email membership@chicagoideas.com. For a discounted student Membership click this link.

Spark

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

2 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

$125

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Connector

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

5 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

$250

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Collaborator

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

10 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

$500

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Premier Level Memberships

Includes all benefits of Individual-level Memberships, plus Member recognition in CIW Playbill, and executive Menlo Lounge access during Chicago Ideas Week. Memberships are tax deductible less the value of the included tickets.

For 100% deductible memberships that include all benefits except free tickets, email membership@chicagoideas.com

Developer

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

15 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

2 invitations to an exclusive salon/speaker event

Plus

Member recognition on website and CIW playbill and executive Menlo Lounge access

$1,000

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Producer

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

20 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

1 Menlo all access Talks and Conversations passes with reserved seating
4 invitations to an exclusive salon/speaker event, ,

Plus

Member recognition on website and CIW playbill and executive Menlo Lounge access

$2,500

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Menlo

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

20 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

2 Menlo all access Talks and Conversations passes with reserved seating
4 invitations to an exclusive salon/speaker event, private CIW reception invitation, reserved seating for up to 7 guests at a CIW stage program, , ,

Plus

Member recognition on website and CIW playbill and executive Menlo Lounge access

$5,000

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Edison

Membership level includes year-round Member-only events and early event access to:

All talks
All conversations

Also Includes

20 Free Tickets

For use at any Talks, Conversations, or Labs

4 Menlo all access Talks and Conversations passes with reserved seating
4 invitations to an exclusive salon/speaker event, private CIW reception invitation, reserved seating for up to 7 guests at a CIW stage program and exclusive CIW backstage experience

Plus

Member recognition on website and CIW playbill and executive Menlo Lounge access

$10,000

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Member Perks Partners

We've teamed up with our community partners to bring you special access and discounts to make your Membership even more valuable. Now you can get exclusive benefits and discounts with