Member Roundtable: Our EOS Journey: Lessons Learned from Self-Implementation w/Asif Rehman
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
A certified EOS Implementer can be an incredible resource for launching your EOS journey—but sometimes you just need to dive in without the big investment.
Join Asif Rehmani, Founder & CEO of VisualSP, as he shares how he successfully self-implemented EOS from the ground up in his company. In this session, Asif will walk you through the exact artifacts and documentation he used to run EOS, while giving an honest look at what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned along the way.
If Asif could make it happen while running a growing business, so can you. Don’t let fear—or cost—hold you back from getting started.
RSVP By: 12/1/25.
Attendees: EO, EOA, SAP & Key Execs

EO Chicago Holiday Prom 2025
2025-12-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Sarabande, 2726 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL, 60618
EO Chicago Holiday Prom: A Night with No Rules—and Plenty of Possibilities
Saturday, December 6 at 6:00pm
Location: Sarabande = 2726 West Roscoe
This isn’t your typical EO holiday party.
It’s prom—reimagined. Bold, nostalgic, and full of surprises.
Maybe you danced all night at your prom.
Maybe you never went.
Either way—this is your moment.
We’re throwing it back with boombox beats, bold outfits, neon lights, photo booths, and those awkward (but unforgettable) slow dances.
Only this time? No curfews. No chaperones. No rules.
Just one epic night of EO energy, throwback vibes, and the kind of possibilities that only happen when the rules don’t apply.
Get your outfit ready. Prom is back—EO style.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
1) OLD SCHOOL PHOTO!
It’s time to take a drive down memory lane! Please send us an old-school photo of yourself from your actual prom/school days (bonus points for crimped hair, butterfly clips, or tuxes with ruffles). Doesn’t have to be prom — anything from high school is fair game. We’re creating a walk down memory lane for our Prom Party!
What we would love from you:
• A scanned or digital copy of a high school era photo (school pic, prom, birthday party, etc.)
• Include your name and the year
• Your Senior Quote: Whether it’s the actual quote you used in your yearbook or something you would’ve said back in high school — we want to include it alongside your photo!
Please send these in no later than Friday, November 14 to: admin@eochicago.org.
2) SONG REQUESTS
Let’s Build the Ultimate Prom Playlist! What song has to be played at our prom party? Think school dance bangers, throwback jams, or the track you blasted in your Discman on the way to class.
Please send these in no later than Friday, November 14th. Submit Songs
Parking: There’s a large shared parking lot located directly across the street from the venue with over 400 spaces, that empties out on nights and weekends. There’s no additional fee to use the lot.
RSVP By: 11/14/25.
Attendees: EO, EOA, SAP, SLP

Q3 Exec Board Summit
2025-12-08 09:30 - 14:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
As we move into Q3, we are excited to invite you to our Executive Board Strategy Summit—an essential opportunity to align, innovate, and elevate our collective impact.
What’s on the Agenda:

Q2 Review & Key Takeaways: Reflect on our wins and challenges from Q2, ensuring we carry forward the lessons that will sharpen our execution.
Strategic Alignment: Revisit and refine our priorities to confirm we’re aligned with our vision and positioned to hit our rocks with clarity and confidence.
Future Focus: Explore new opportunities, anticipate potential challenges, and set bold goals that will propel us into the next stage of growth.

This summit is designed to strengthen our momentum, deepen collaboration, and ensure every board member is empowered to drive meaningful results. Your presence and insights are vital as we chart the course for an impactful Q3 and beyond.
RSVP By: 12/1/25.
Attendees: EO Executive Board, #2s & Facilitator

Table for Growth: An evening at Maxwells Trading
2026-01-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Maxwells Trading, 1516 West Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60607
Private dinner with EO Chicago

🍷 EO Private Dinner at Maxwells Trading
Join us for an intimate evening at Maxwells Trading, the vision of Josh Tilden and James Beard Award–winning chef Erling Wu-Bower.
Maxwells was created as a place to unwind, eat, drink, and share ideas with friends—a perfect setting for EO connection. Their mission is simple but powerful: soul-satisfying food, crisp cocktails, engaging wines, and great music, all served with a spirit of community and sustainability.
We’ll gather in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor, where Maxwells is part of a vibrant collective of food, design, and sustainability-focused ventures. Expect Chicago-inspired cuisine that reflects the chef team’s heritage and creativity, in a setting built for conversation and connection.
Space is limited—reserve your spot for this unforgettable night of food, conversation, and community.
RSVP By: 1/2/26
Attendees: EO Members & SLPs

2026 US Central, West, and Canada Moderator Summit - Las Vegas
2026-01-14 17:00 - 2026-01-16 11:00 | Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
We are excited to invite you to the US Central, West, and Canada Joint Forum Moderator Summit, being held 14-16 January 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Moderator Summits are EO’s premiere event for YOU, the Forum moderator. Designed to acknowledge and support moderators as the most pivotal leaders within our organization, Moderator Summits offer face to face connection and deep exploration of the most impactful moderator concepts. This event is open to all US Central, West, and Canada Moderator trained members, Moderator-elects, SLP and Key Executives, Forum Chairs, and Forum Experts.
During the summit, our expert Forum facilitators will guide you through topics such as open coaching, effective 5% Reflections, creating meaningful parking lots, building Deep Dives and managing critical conversations. You will return to your chapter energized, inspired and with a new understanding of how to elevate your Forum experience and leadership journey from fellow moderators across. Sign up now to dive deep with your fellow moderators, Forum chairs, and Forum experts to be inspired, challenged, supported, and heard.
Moderator training is a requirement. If you are not yet Moderator trained, please contact your Chapter Staff to get signed up for Moderator Training prior to this event.
Register HERE!
EO has negotiated a group rate at the Bellagio, BOOK HERE!
Attendees: Moderators, Moderator-Elects, Forum Chairs, Moderators of SLP Forums and Moderators of Key Executive Forums

Launchpad Forum - January 2026
2026-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Launchpad Forum is a space designed exclusively for new EO members and Forum moderators actively recruiting new members. This curated experience allows participants to explore the power of Forum, practice going 5%, and build meaningful connections—all within EO’s enhanced Forum Framework tailored to support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
RSVP By: 1/12/26.
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

EO Talks 2026: Third Annual Storytelling Experience
2026-01-21 16:00 - 19:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
✨ Rated the best EO Chicago learning event for two years running—EO Talks is back for its third year!
This year, we’re raising the bar: amplifying the promise, hitting the 5%, and engaging YOU, the audience, even more.
Four of our inspiring members—Julie Hoffman, Erin Huizenga, Nolan Lee, and Hernan Silva—will step into the spotlight to share their stories of resilience, growth, and transformation. Guided by the incomparable Sally Lou Loveman (former Oprah audience producer), they’ve been crafting talks that reflect not only their personal journeys but also the true spirit of EO.
But EO Talks isn’t just about listening—it’s about connection. These aren’t polished highlight reels. They’re raw, real, and honest 5% moments that reveal who we are beyond business. As an attendee, you’ll be invited to lean in, get curious, and reflect on your own story alongside your peers.
This is more than an evening of storytelling—it’s a chance to celebrate courage, spark curiosity, and connect more deeply with each other through the stories that shape us.
What’s New This Year

Intimate + Member-Only Space – To deepen connection, this year’s EO Talks is exclusive to EO Chicago members. (Each speaker may bring one special guest.)
Audience Engagement – Expect more ways to interact with the stories, the speakers, and each other.
Amplify the Promise – The theme of the year comes alive: showing up fully, vulnerably, and authentically as yourself.

Agenda:
4:00 – 6:30pm Talks & Presentations.
6:30 – 7:30pm Social & Connection.
About Our Host: Sally Lou Loveman knows that the #1 fear people have is public speaking. It just happens to be the one fear she never had. After years as the audience producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show, Sally Lou now coaches people to love their story, connect with their audience, and speak without fear. Her book SPEAK: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting shows how storytelling can become your superpower.
RSVP By: 1/12/26.
Attendees: EO Members, EOA & SAPs

EO Membership Interview Day
2026-01-22 13:00 - 18:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Your Path to EO Chicago Membership.
This is your formal interview for potential acceptance into EO Chicago.
You’ll meet one-on-one with two existing EO Members for a conversational interview focused on core values, culture fit, and your entrepreneurial journey. This is a chance for us to get to know you—and for you to better understand what makes EO such a powerful community.
We’re excited to connect and explore the possibility of welcoming you into the chapter.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Attendees: EO, EOA & Prospects

2026 US + Canada Presidents Meeting
2026-01-26 18:00 - 2026-01-28 17:00 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Km 28, #74, Blvd., Turístico del Este, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
The 2026 US + Canada Presidents’ Meeting invites all US + Canada Regional Councils, Presidents, President-elects, President elect-elects, and Chapter Staff to collaborate, share best practices, and plan for the upcoming year. The official Presidents Meeting dates are 26-29 January 2026.
Schedule of Events:

Saturday, January 24th: Canada Regional Council Arrivals
Sunday, January 25th: US Regional Council Arrivals, US East President Elect Arrivals, Canada Regional Council Meeting
Monday, January 26th: Regional Council Meetings, President/ Elect/ Chapter Staff Arrivals, and Presidents Meeting Welcome Reception
Tuesday, January 27th: Presidents Meeting Day 1
Wednesday, January 28th: Presidents Meeting Day 2
Thursday, January 29th: Departures + Canada RC Debrief Meeting

Register HERE
For hotel booking link for Presidents and President-Elects, click HERE.

Closeness - Deepen the Connection with Those Who Matter Most
2026-02-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Room 1520, 1520 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL, 60607
Closeness: A Workshop for Brave Connection
Come solo or with your partner—both are equally welcome.

In EO we talk about going beneath the surface—fast. That takes courage. This 3-hour, hands-on workshop gives entrepreneurs a safe, energizing place to practice it. You’ll build the skills that create real closeness—trust, self-awareness, clean communication, and shared enjoyment—so you can deepen the relationships that matter most at home, in business, and in life.

This is not a couples therapy session and not a dance class. It’s a high-engagement experience rooted in movement and the relational language of Tango (no experience needed). Activities are accessible whether you arrive solo or with a partner; we’ll rotate and pair thoughtfully so everyone participates comfortably.

Why come?

Turn friction into fuel: transform conflict into clarity and stronger bonds
Practice brave conversations: ask for what you need without armoring up
Build daily micro-habits of connection: small moves, big impact
Leave with a simple “Connection Playbook” you can use the same day

Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs and their partners who want deeper, more honest, more resilient relationships. Bring your spouse/partner(highly encouraged), invite the relationship that you value most, or come on your own — your call.

What to expect: 3 hours, movement-based exercises (think posture, attention, and timing—not choreography), guided reflections, and practical tools you can take back to your family, your team, and your forum. Sustenance and libations will be offered.

Bottom line: The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. Closeness is a skill. Let’s practice it—bravely.

Call to action:
Take the brave step. Reserve your spot—solo or with your partner.

RSVP By: 1/23 25
Attendees: EO Members, EOA, SAP & SLPs

EO Chicago Q3 Forum Training
2026-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
This will be a full day, in-person forum training for all new Members and SLPs.
Forums are at the heart of EO. These safe, confidential groups foster EO members’ peer-to-peer discussion and reflection in a supportive, noncompetitive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. An SLP Forum works the same way, but allows members’ SLPs to meet regularly with others who may share a similar mindset and who may be going through—or have gone through—similar experiences as the SLP of a leading entrepreneur.
In preparation for Forum Training, we would like to help set your expectations to ensure you get the maximum value.
You might be wondering how this training could possibly consume a full day. We understand that you are busy and getting away for a day is challenging! So please allow us to explain…
The training will provide you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to get the maximum benefit out of your Forum – for both your business and personal growth. You will learn the mechanics of how Forum works, best practices to help you get added value, and you will actually practice the tools the techniques with your new Forum. You will learn and share with your Forum mates, and start discussing what you want out of this Forum experience.
Please view this day as an investment in your own development, where you will gain tools that you can utilize in both your personal and professional life – not just in Forum!
Please plan to work without technology. There will be small breaks for you to check your phone.
Agenda:
8:00am ~ Soft Start and Light Breakfast available.
8:30am ~ Hard Start.
12:00pm ~ Lunch.
5:00pm ~ End
RSVP by: 1/29/26
Attendees: New Members & SLPs (Members & their SLP must train separately.)

Q3 New Member Dinner
2026-02-17 18:30 - 21:00 | TBD – Chicago, IL
What’s great about EO is that we have resources to help you grow in all aspects of your life. Whether it’s direct peer-to-peer learning and networking, connections to experts or once-in-a-lifetime experiences, EO can help you reach your goals. This dinner is designed to discuss your EO Membership and how you can best utilize EO’s resources to help you grow. We will review various committees, the forum placement process, events, tools and offer insight into how EO is structured so you get the most out of the next 30, 60, 90 days and beyond.
This is also a night to introduce your spouse (or significant other) to the organization. We welcome all members that joined within the last two years.
We look forward to connecting with you!
RSVP by: 2/9/26
Attendees: New Members, Executive Board, Membership Committee, SLP

Launchpad Forum - February 2026
2026-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor,, Chicago, IL, 60647
Launchpad Forum is a space designed exclusively for new EO members and Forum moderators actively recruiting new members. This curated experience allows participants to explore the power of Forum, practice going 5%, and build meaningful connections—all within EO’s enhanced Forum Framework tailored to support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
RSVP By: 2/13/26
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

Q3 Moderator Dinner - 2025/2026
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:30 | TBD – Chicago, IL
Please join us for our quarterly Moderator dinner.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and pass along forum best practices. If you can not attend, please send your Moderator-Elect in your place. We look forward to a valuable discussion and providing some useful tools you can take back to your forum.
Attendees: Moderators, Moderator-Elect, & Forum Committee
RSVP by: 2/12/26

Past Presidents Meeting
2026-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Let’s continue shaping the future of EO Chicago.
Join us for the next session in our 10-Year Goals conversation as we build on the foundation we set in our first meeting. We’ll dig deeper into key initiatives, address emerging challenges, and align on next steps to bring our long-term vision to life.
Your insights and energy are vital as we keep the momentum going and turn ideas into action.
Breakfast will be served.
RSVP By: 2/16/26.
Attendees: Current, Incoming & Past EO Chicago Presidents

People Learning Day
2026-02-25 08:30 - 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor,, Chicago, IL, 60647
People Learning Day – Build a Stronger Team
Scaling a business isn’t just about strategy and numbers—it’s about people. Growth companies rise or fall based on one thing: getting the right people in the right seats. Is your team truly aligned, accountable, and driving results?
Step back from working in your business to work on your business. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and focus on what really builds high-performing teams.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Hire smart and keep your best people
Align roles so the right people are in the right seats
Create a culture of accountability and trust
Lead with clarity and confidence through strong communication
Build and grow talent with effective compensation, development, and performance practices

Whether you’re hiring your first employees or leading a growing team, this workshop gives you the tools and insights to attract A-players, lead with confidence, and build a culture that fuels long-term growth.
Lead People. Grow Teams. Get Results.

🗓️ Tentative Agenda:

8:30 AM – Soft Start, Breakfast
9:00 AM – Hard Start: Morning Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Afternoon Session
5:00 PM – Conclusion

Printable Materials to Bring: Coming soon

RSVP By: 2/18/26.
Attendees: EOA, EO, SAPs & Key Execs

Q4 Exec Board Summit
2026-03-18 09:30 - 14:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
As we move into Q4, we are excited to invite you to our Executive Board Strategy Summit—an essential opportunity to align, innovate, and elevate our collective impact.
What’s on the Agenda:

Q3 Review & Key Takeaways: Reflect on our wins and challenges from Q3, ensuring we carry forward the lessons that will sharpen our execution.
Strategic Alignment: Revisit and refine our priorities to confirm we’re aligned with our vision and positioned to hit our rocks with clarity and confidence.
Future Focus: Explore new opportunities, anticipate potential challenges, and set bold goals that will propel us into the next stage of growth.

This summit is designed to strengthen our momentum, deepen collaboration, and ensure every board member is empowered to drive meaningful results. Your presence and insights are vital as we chart the course for an impactful Q4 and beyond.

RSVP By: 3/11/26.
Attendees: EO Executive Board, #2s & Facilitator

Launchpad Forum - March 2026
2026-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor,, Chicago, IL, 60647
Launchpad Forum is a space designed exclusively for new EO members and Forum moderators actively recruiting new members. This curated experience allows participants to explore the power of Forum, practice going 5%, and build meaningful connections—all within EO’s enhanced Forum Framework tailored to support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
RSVP By: 3/13/26.
Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

GSEA North American Regional Competition
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-24 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 N. Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: EO Members, EOA & SAPs

EO GLC - Dublin
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00
Registration will open late in 2025.

EO Membership Interview Day
2026-04-23 12:00 - 20:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
A chance to further explore your interest in EO and get your questions answered.

Your Path to EO Chicago Membership.
This is your formal interview for potential acceptance into EO Chicago.
You’ll meet one-on-one with two existing EO Members for a conversational interview focused on core values, culture fit, and your entrepreneurial journey. This is a chance for us to get to know you—and for you to better understand what makes EO such a powerful community.
We’re excited to connect and explore the possibility of welcoming you into the chapter.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Attendees: EO, EOA & Prospects

Launchpad Forum - April 2026
2026-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.

EO Membership Interview Day
2026-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd. Fl, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US

Member Roundtable: Intentional Families: Living By Design, Not Default w/Alex & Kristy Zatvor
2026-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: EOA, EO, SAP, SLPs & Prospects

Rediscover WOW - EO Chicago Takes on Texas - Meow Wolf 2026
2026-04-29 12:00 - 2026-04-30 09:00 | Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway #Suite 253, Grapevine, TX, 76051
Rediscover WOW | April 29–30 | Grapevine, TX
What can 24 hours of WOW do for your business?
Join EO Chicago in Dallas for 24 hours of high-impact learning and connection with EO Dallas and fellow Texas chapters. By day, experience authentic Texas networking and collaboration; by night, a private takeover of Meow Wolf Grapevine will challenge how you think about creativity, leadership, and growth.
This is our Clear the Calendar Inspirational Learning Event of the Year — designed to spark bold ideas, deepen connections, and deliver business-changing WOW in just one day.

Highlights:
✈️ Fly out April 29 – Return April 30.
🎨 Private Meow Wolf experience + dinner
🤝 Daytime Kickoff with EO Dallas
💰 $400 travel stipend reimbursed after the event for those who attend (**Agenda and recommended flights + hotel provided upon registration)

Open to EO Members only.
Register Soon – Limited Spots – First Come First Serve
Pack your bag, clear your schedule, come play with us and Rediscover WOW.

Q4 New Member Dinner
2026-05-06 18:30 - 21:00 | TBD – Chicago, IL
Coming Soon! Attendees: New Members, Executive Board, Membership Committee, SLP

Execution Learning Day
2026-05-07 08:30 - 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: EOA, EO & SAPs

EO Chicago Q4 Forum Training
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60647
Coming Soon! Attendees: New Members & SLPs (Members & their SLP must train separately.)

Moderator Dinner - Q4 2025/2026
2026-05-14 18:30 - 21:30
Coming Soon! Attendees: Moderators, Moderator-Elect, & Forum Committee

2026 Moderator Training
2026-05-19 08:30 - 16:00 | EO House Chicago, 1714 N. Damen Avenue Ste. 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
The Moderator Training Program teaches Forum Moderators how to lead their Forum in terms of vision, mission and goal-setting and how to manage their Forum processes and members. They receive step-by-step instruction on critical Forum meeting functions, and have the opportunity to practice Forum facilitation skills and processes.
In a full day training, gain tools to enhance your skills to be a leader among leaders. Understand how to balance the three roles of a moderator as a leader, manager, and participant. Learn from others how to apply meeting best practices to take your Forum to the next level.
Take the next step in your Forum Journey!
You’ll learn:
*Moderator responsibilities, tools available to Moderators, and how the Moderator role collaborates with other peer collaborators.
*The benefits of being Moderator, both personally and professionally, and how to leverage this experience.
*Important logistics and best practices to successfully moderate.
*Management of group dynamics and tips for maximizing meetings

8:30am – Soft Start & Light Breakfast
9:00am – Hard Start.
12:00pm – Lunch.
4:00pm – End

Attendees: Members & SLPs.
RSVP by: 5/8/26
