Tuesday, September 22, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Powering the Transformation: How Illinois Is Building the Next Economy

A forward-looking conversation on the forces reshaping Illinois’ economic future, from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to research leadership, health care innovation, civic leadership, and workforce readiness.

President Tim Killeen and the chancellors of the University of Illinois System‘s three universities join Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Principal & Director of National Strategic Partnerships Donovan W. Pepper to explore how universities and businesses, working together, can position Illinois to lead the next economic transformation.

Moderator

Donovan W. Pepper

Principal & Director of National Strategic Partnerships | Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Speakers

Timothy L. Killeen,

President | University of Illinois System

Janet Gooch

Chancellor | University of Illinois Springfield

Charles Lee Isbell, Jr.

Chancellor | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Marie Lynn Miranda

Chancellor | University of Illinois Chicago

Presenting Sponsor

Additional Information

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In-Person Event

Registration is required for this event.

Registration

Free

University Club
76 E Monroe St,
Chicago, IL, 60603