9:00 AM

Exhibitor Set-up Begins

Exhibitors, sponsors, and Culinary Showcase participants will be able to begin setting up their showcase space.

2:30 PM

Check-In and Registration Opens for Guests

3:00 PM

Networking Reception

After checking in, guests are encouraged to head to The Miller Lite Midway for a networking hour followed by the keynote presentation by Microsoft.

4:00 PM

Keynote by Microsoft

More Impact, Less Effort: Transforming Business with Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft representatives will demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot and outline practical steps that companies can take to integrate Microsoft Copilot into their business processes. You’ll see a demonstration of how a local Chicagoland small business uses the AI and Digital Maturity Compass to get a complimentary customized report with actionable insights to help them adopt technology and AI responsibly to increase revenues, reduce costs, foster team and client engagement, and drive informed decisions.

Melissa Lynn Sr. Director, Microsoft Advertising
Kree Govender Director, Small and Medium Business (SMB) Sales
Erika Smith Sr. Manager, TechSpark
Nisaini Rexach Community Engagement Lead, TechSpark

5:00 PM

Showcase Floor Opens

Join us in the United Club to network with Chicago’s business community and enjoy the tastes of the Culinary Showcase by Uber.

5:45 — 6:45 PM

Speed Networking by Linkedin

Speed Networking by LinkedIn offers a structured platform for participants to expand their professional network and cultivate meaningful connections in a dynamic environment. Through a rotational format, attendees engage in brief, elevator pitch-driven conversations, exchanging insights, contact information, and fostering diverse connections, ultimately paving the way for continued engagement and collaboration beyond the event.

7:30 PM

Showcase Ends

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