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    Join Now for Early Access to Chicago Ideas Week

    Tickets go on sale to Chicago Ideas Members on August 22. Be the first to save your seat at the premier ideas festival for EVERYONE. Tickets don't become available to the general public until September 10.
    Join Below for Early Access Explore all levels of Membership and review our new Member Perks program.

    Individual Membership Levels

    All levels of membership include 10% off of the already low ticket prices, invitations to year-round, exclusive Member-only event and first choice volunteer opportunities. 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
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    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:
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      • All conversations
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      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
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        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 on website and 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 exclude ticket benefits, 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
          • 1 Premier Lab Ticket
          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
          • 2 Premier Lab tickets and an invitation to an exclusive salon/speaker experience, ,
          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
          • 3 Premier Lab tickets, an invitation to an exclusive salon/speaker experience and opportunity to bring 8 guests to a stage program during CIW, ,
          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 Premier Lab tickets, an invitation to an exclusive salon/speaker experience, opportunity to bring 8 guests to a stage program during CIW get an 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

          • Brooklyn Boulders
          • Chicago Architecture Center
          • Design Museum of Chicago 
          • Facets
          • Flowers for Dreams 
          • Foxtrot Market 
          • Free Mvmt Shop
          • Kimpton
          • Looking Glass 

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