Join a cozy group of tech leaders with similar interests connecting in a private, shared conversation centered around a book or piece of media so you can advance your career in a more intentional way.

Tuesday Tech Leadership Circles in 2026 will operate three distinct sections, each giving a different focus to explorations, conversations, and members.

• 🤖 AI for Leaders. For executives and managers navigating AI chance and seeking peer learning group across industries.

• 💪 Beyond the Bench. For scientists ready to grow beyond the lab, this small group of researchers and R&D professionals connects with peers and guest speakers to explore leadership, management, and career growth across science and business.

• ❤️ Deeply Chicago. For civic-minded tech professionals building with love and curiosity for this city.

Schedule: Each Tuesday Tech Leadership Circles meets every two months throughout 2026 with a small, fixed group of twelve accelerator members for a private, two-hour conversation with one or more industry session hosts and one topic.

Application Deadline: Official deadline has passed but we have limited seats available and continue to review applications.

Locations: Meetings take place during the work day (typically 12-2pm) and are hosted in and around the Central Business District of Chicago.

Committment: Participants commit to attending consistently and engage fully across the year, building trust and connection with their accelerator members through shared experiences.

Confidentiality: Meetings follow Chatham House rules to encourage candor, reflection, and curiosity. All Fellows are given the option of being included in a public announcement of their acceptance and completion.