What is the MashUp?
The MashUp is uniquely Evanston: a starlit evening of conversation and connections with a wide range of characters—from entrepreneurs to executives, artists to accountants, and city leaders to CEOs. Join the celebration and enjoy a late summer evening in a beachfront tent with amazing food, great music, and the eclectic and electric essence of our community.
Venue
Northwestern University Beachfront
The MashUp is held in a large, floored tent on the beach directly behind the Henry Crown Sport Pavilion.
Address2311 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
All parking lots in that area are free after 4 p.m.
MashUp Leadership
Co-Captains
Elizabeth Tisdahl, mayor of the City of Evanston, and Morton Schapiro, president of Northwestern University, are the MashUp co-captains for the third year in a row.
President Schapiro and Mayor Tisdahl embody the spirit of collaboration and demonstrated positive impact of powerful partnership that is just one of Evanston’s unique characteristics. Each year they present the Catalyst Award to a person or organization in Evanston that embodies this spirit and is a spark for positive impact.
Co-Chairs
Hosts
Look who is leading the way to this year’s celebration of Evanston on the beach.
Hang with them! Mash with them! Come watch them be the most-est of hosts!
Sponsors
We are proud to have Northwestern University as our Platinum Sponsor
Join the MashUp as a Sponsor. Gain significant exposure for your business among leading Evanstonians and beyond and enjoy a celebratory evening on the beach.
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