Chicago at a Crossroads: Securing Chicago’s AI Advantage 

Chicago stands at an inflection point. Major physical investments signal confidence in Chicago as a hub for business growth, talent attraction, and civic identity. Meanwhile, the region has emerged as a national leader in frontier technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, fueled by landmark state investments and a world-class research ecosystem. Together, these strengths enable Chicago the unique ability to turn placebased investment into technology-driven competitiveness.

 However, businesses across sectors face a critical challenge: how to integrate emerging technologies into their core operations while maintaining competitiveness and workforce resilience. This challenge is especially pressing for executives in operations, technology, and strategy roles, as well as leaders in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, financial services, and civic organizations who must adapt quickly to remain relevant. 

For Chicago to fully cement its AI advantage, the region must continue to be a leading innovator, deploying AI to transform industry operations, empower public services, and create pathways to the jobs of the future. 

Join us as we explore how Chicago can turn this challenge into an opportunity for inclusive growth while leveraging its unique mix of industry diversity, research strength, and civic ambition. 

Chicago at a Crossroads presented by Old National Bank is a dynamic executive forum that features insights about major policy decisions and topics that are of the utmost importance for a strong and equitable Chicago economy. Join the Chamber as we explore some of the most pressing issues facing our city and offer actionable policy recommendations to grow the economy and improve the quality of life for every member of the Chicagoland community.

Moderator

Jessica Smith

CEO and Managing Partner | Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications

Featured Speakers

Jason Birnbaum

Chief Information Officer | United Airlines

Dagar Katyal

Principal Generative AI and Machine Learning Specialist | Amazon Web Services

Program Sponsor