The Naturally Chicago Pitch Slam is the centerpiece of our Pitch Slam and Financing & Innovation Forum on May 3. This event is a partnership with World Business Chicago and is part the first day of its two-day Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food.

Here is the lineup for what promises to be a memorable event:

• Not one but two Pitch Slams, one for businesses with more than $1 million annual revenue, the other for businesses with less than $1 million annual revenue. Our prize package includes a combined total of more than $200,000 in business services; our Pitch Slam judges are industry-leading experts.
• The Financing & Innovation Forum will feature industry leaders discussing the topics of Raising Capital in Challenging Times and Building a Culture of Innovation. Speakers are from S2G Ventures, Mondelēz International, Cleveland Avenue, Bluestein Ventures, Supply Chain Capital, Nature's Fynd, Iya Foods, NOW Foods, and SPINS.
• Brands seeking capital will exhibit their products at the Innovation Showcase.
• The amazing program concludes with a Networking Reception, where you can join industry leaders to enjoy fabulous local food, awesome beverages, entertainment and more.

The event agenda:

12:30 p.m.-1 p.m: Registration with beverages; Innovation Showcase opens

1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Investor Panel and Innovation Presentations

2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Pitch Slam

4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Building the Natural Products Ecosystem presentation

4:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Pitch Slam Winners announced

4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Farm to Table Food and Fabulous Cocktails Reception

Visit the event website​