- June 24 – 26, 2026
2026 Chicago AI Week
Where Responsible AI comes alive. Powering progress that matters.
- EVENT
About the Event
Chicago AI Week 2026 (June 24–26) returns for its fourth year, bringing together global leaders from industry, government, and academia to shape the responsible AI future. Powered by AI 2030 in collaboration with 1871 and Chicago AI Council, the program features Women in AI Day, Responsible AI Day and AI Industry Day, and high-impact networking—where bold ideas turn into real-world action.
- Featured Speakers
Trusted Voices in Responsible AI
Real leaders. Real use cases. Real Responsible AI impact
- Why Attend?
What Makes Us Different
Cross-sector by design
Financial services, healthcare, public sector, and supply chain leaders in one room—unlocking collaboration that rarely happens anywhere else.
Responsible AI, operationalized
Financial services, healthcare, public sector, and supply chain leaders in one room—unlocking
Move beyond principles to people, processes, and technology—driving real-world adoption at scale.
that rarely happens anywhere else.
Real partnership creation
Structured opportunities to form deals, pilots, and collaborations on-site.
Global meets local
Connect international perspectives with Chicago’s fast-growing AI ecosystem.
- Agenda
3 Days at AI Excellence
SESSION TIME:
3:00PM – 8:00PM
EVENT LOCATION:
Morningstar Office; Address: 22 W Washington St #7, Chicago, IL 60602
Women in AI Forum - AI 2030 Chicago AI Week
Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 PM | Arrival and Networking
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Opening Remarks
● Kristi Dula-Ferguson, Deputy Director at Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, State of Illinois
● Kenya K. Merritt, Commissioner of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), City of Chicago (TBD)
● Betsy Ziegler, CEO, 1871; Steering Committee, Chicago AI Council
● Morningstar
● Marisa AI 2030
4:00–4:30 PM | How Women Leaders Are Building What Comes Next
Moderator: Marie
● Hanhee Paik, Director, Quantum Algorithm Centers, IBM
● Anne Lee, CTO, AI Research Lab, Bell Labs Solutions Research, Nokia Bell Labs
● Mari Velonaki, Director and Founder, National Facility for Human-Robot Interaction Research
4:40–5:10 PM | Women Driving Responsible AI Across Industries
Moderator: Veronica Canton, Partner, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
● Liza Levitt, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – Platforms, Responsible AI, Emerging Technology, Intuit
● Julia Penfield, Senior Vice President, Chief AI Officer (CAIO), VelocityEHS
● Smriti Kirubanandan, Managing Director, Enterprise AI Transformation, Innovaccer
5:20-5:50 PM | Women at the Center of Chicago’s AI Transformation
Moderator: Jennifer Dickey, AI/Privacy Attorney, Dykema
● Aja Carr Favors, First Deputy Corporation Counsel and Head of Privacy & AI, City of Chicago
● Mary Grygleski, VP of Global (Western Hemisphere), The AI Collective
● Klara Nahrstedt, Director of Coordinated Science Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
6:00–6:30 PM | Closing the AI Leadership Gap: Collaboration, Capital, and Career Pathways for Women
Moderator: Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead, Amazon Web Services
● Angle Bush, Founder- Black Women In Artificial Intelligence
● Jessica Yeats, Principal Data Scientist, Autonomous Vehicles, NVIDIA
● Ilona Logvinova, Chief AI Officer, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
6:30-8:00 Lisa Closing &. Reception & Awards
SKILLED
SPEAKERS
- Featured Speakers
Choose Your Pass
Government & Non-Profit Pass
$499
/ person
Designed to support mission-driven leaders advancing AI for public good
- Full access to all main conference sessions
- Entry to AI Industry Day & Responsible AI Day
- Access to networking sessions and community events
- Opportunity to engage with cross-sector leaders and partners
Standard Pass
$999
/ person
Designed to support mission-driven leaders advancing AI for public good
- Full access to all conference sessions and keynotes
- Entry to AI Industry Day & Responsible AI Day
- Access to curated networking events
- Access to select workshops and panels
VIP Pass
$1,999
/ person
For senior leaders seeking deeper access, influence, and connection
- All Standard Pass benefits
- Priority seating at key sessions
- Access to exclusive, closed-door roundtables
- Invitation to VIP receptions and private networking events
- Dedicated speaker meet-and-greet opportunities
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