Become a Member
In addition to supporting affordable ticket prices, Members get invites to exclusive experiences, discounts and early ticket access. Learn more about Membership, which starts at $55, below.
Individual Level
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
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
- Up to 2 early CIW tickets & Playbill recognition
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
- Up to 5 early CIW tickets & Playbill recognition,
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
- Up to 10 early CIW tickets, playbill recognition & 50% Off 1 Edison Talks Ticket
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 Edison Talks tickets
- 1 Premier Lab Tickets
- 1 invitation to reception with speakers
- Up to 15 early CIW tickets & Playbill recognition
Join our Curiosity level Membership at $55 for discounts and exclusive access.
Buy nowPremier 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.
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 Edison Talks tickets
- 2 Premier Lab Tickets
- 2 invitations to reception with speakers
- Up to 20 early CIW tickets & exclusive salon/speaker experiences
Plus
Member recognition
on website and CIW playbill and executive
Menlo Lounge access
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
- 2 Edison Talks tickets
- 3 Premier Lab Tickets
- 3 invitations to reception with speakers
- Up to 20 early CIW tickets, exclusive salon/speaker experiences & opportunity to bring 8 guests to a stage program during CIW
Plus
Member recognition
on website and CIW playbill and executive
Menlo Lounge access
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
- 6 Edison Talks tickets
- 4 Premier Lab Tickets
- 4 invitations to reception with speakers
- Up to 20 early CIW tickets, exclusive salon/speaker experiences, 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
Upgrade your Work Perks with Corporate Memberships
Contact membership@chicagoideas.com for Corporate Member information
Compare Memberships
Watch this short video on the power of the Chicago Ideas community.