Event 0: First Signal — A Curated AI + Tech Networking Mixer in Chicago

Event 0: First Signal
A curated tech mixer launching the Future Protocol renaissance.

Welcome to the beginning.

Future Protocol invites you to Event 0: First Signal—an elevated networking mixer where tech visionaries, AI enthusiasts, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and engineers converge to ignite the next wave of innovation. Join 30–50 tech professionals in Chicago for a curated AI + tech networking experience. Whether you're an AI founder, engineer, or curious builder, this event will bring together innovators across sectors at a stylish venue in the heart of the city.

Set in a thoughtfully designed space, this evening blends atmosphere, aesthetic, and ambition:

✦ Ambient music and chrome-lit energy
✦ Open-air photobooth experience with futuristic props
✦ Food & drink available for purchase
✦ Prompts for humans—not machines—to spark bold conversations

This isn’t just networking. It’s the first signal of a movement.

Future Protocol is a cultural renaissance—where AI, art, and human creativity collide.

We’re here to democratize data science, inspire action, and shape what’s next.

This is your invitation to enter the future. Show up. Speak up. Start building.

Who you are: You’re a tech visionary. An AI enthusiast. An artist. A creative. A founder. A builder. Someone who sees what's possible—and is ready to shape it.

If that’s you, we’ll see you there.

Date:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6-9pm

Location:

Machine Cocktail Bar,

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

Event Rules:

Must purchase a minimum of 2 drinks (mocktails available)

https://www.machinecocktailbar.com/

Dress code:

Smart Cocktail Attire/Business Creative — Blazers encouraged, personality welcomed.