AI2030 Chicago AI Week Event Features 20+ Sessions Diving into Latest Responsible AI Advancements, Best Practices and Real-World Applications
Speakers to include leaders from Federal Reserve System, JP Morgan Chase, CIBC, Deutsche Bank, Northern Trust, Mastercard, Discover, Google, Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, Verizon, and many others
Introduction of Women in AI Leadership Award and Responsible AI Pledge
Chicago, IL – May XX, 2024 — Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed virtually every aspect of our daily lives. As the world seeks to embrace this revolutionary technology, important questions arise: How can we ensure AI is used responsibly and ethically? How can we manage the overwhelming flow of information it generates? The answers begin at Chicago AI Week, happening from June 25 to 28 (June 25, Industry Day; June 26, Impact Day; June 27, Innovation Day and June 28, Web3Con). Known as a premier event for exploring responsible AI, this year’s conference is set to engage attendees with profound insights and distinguished speakers.
“Chicago AI Week is a pivotal part of a global movement led by visionary thinkers to reshape the AI landscape, “said Xiaochen Zhang, the event’s producer and the Executive Director and Chief Responsible AI Officer at AI 2030. ” With a dynamic mix of top-tier academic institutions, government research bodies, and an innovative ecosystem, Chicago is quickly becoming an influential AI hub, bolstered by its status as a major financial center.”
The Chicago AI Week advisory committee co-chair, 1871’s CEO Betsy Ziegler says, “We are thrilled to inaugurate the AI 2030 Hub-Chicago alongside AI 2030 during Chicago AI Week, further cementing Chicago’s position as a hub for technological innovation. 1871 is excited to invite AI leaders from across the globe to join us on this transformative journey.”
“The implementation of Al Solutions has the potential to streamline essential city services. From public safety to urban planning, we can utilize Al to identify patterns and make our city a better place. Chicago AI Week brings those at the forefront of artificial intelligence to our city, further cementing our reputation as a hub for tech and AI in the Midwest.” – Alderman Gilbert Villegas, Chairman of the Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development, City of Chicago
Since 2023, it has become clear that corporate leaders cannot merely observe but must actively engage with today’s AI-driven environment. This requires solid strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and effective partnerships to harness the potential of generative AI and maintain a competitive edge. Chicago AI Week provides these leaders with invaluable insights and strategies from peers and leading experts across various fields. Featured tracks at the event include The GenAI Revolution, Responsible AI Deep Dive, and AI Entrepreneurship and Investing. The lineup of 50 distinguished speakers includes:
- Aaron Letzeiser, Co-Founder, Obie
- Agus Sudjianto, former EVP, Head of Corporate Model Risk, Wells Fargo
- Alex Castrounis, Founder & CEO, Why of AI
- Amit Patel, Partner, Plug and Play Ventures
- Anastasia “Tracy” Raissis, Founder and CEO Achillia Group, LLC
- Anoop Nannra, CEO, Trugard.AI
- Aravinda Garimella, Assistant Professor of Information Systems University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Arjun Ravi Kannan, Director, Data Science Research at Discover Financial Services
- Asad Hussain, Senior Director, EY-Parthenon
- Amy Guterman, Senior Director of Innovation, Philanthropy Salesforce Accelerator
- Andrew Czupek, Senior Vice President | Digital Assets and Financial Markets, North America, Northern Trust
- Bamshad Mobasher Professor of Computer Science, DePaul University
- Betsy Ziegler, CEO, 1871
- Bharat Sunkari, Founder & CEO, TekAnalytics
- Boaz Ashkenazy, CEO, Simply Augmented
- Cathy R Cobey, Global Responsible AI Co-Lead, Ernst & Young LLP
- Carolyn Wiesenhahn, former Chief People Officer and SVP, CDW
- Chad Thompson, Chief People Officer, LanzaTech
- Chike Aguh, Senior Advisor, The Project on Workforce at Harvard
- Damu Winston,Global Head, Web3 Innovation, Amazon
- Dan Weisman, Director, Innovation Strategy, National Association of REALTORS®
- Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead, AWS
- Denise Turley, Vice President, Corporate Systems, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, Dean and Sydney Stein Professor, University of Chicago
- Alderman Gilbert Villegas, Chairman of the Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development, City of Chicago
- Giorgio Natili, Firefox’s head of engineering, Mozilla
- Haris Khurshid, General Partner, Chalo Ventures
- Jacob Hample, Head of U.S. Government Affairs, Filecoin Foundation
- Jessica Yeats, Principal Data Scientist, NVIDIA
- Jimmy Yang, Chief Risk Analytics and Infrastructure Officer, CIBC
- Linda Jingfang Cai, former VP Talent Development, Linkedin
- Loren Bushkar, Innovation Policy, Federal Reserve Board
- Karl William Putz, Associate Director of R&D Programs, DPI
- Kevin Tupper, Principal Solution Architect AI Evangelist, Microsoft
- Manas Talukdar, Director of Engineering, Labelbox
- Margaret Riley, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Financial Services
- · Mark Rossi, Vice President, Career Services, Bravanti
- Meghna Sinha, Vice President AI Center, Verizon
- ·Nafiseh (Cati) Mollaei, Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Chicago
- Nate Savona, Partner, Oliver Wyman
- Nicholas Schmidt, Founder and CTO, SolasAI
- Nick Pagliuca, VP, Liquid AI
- Nick Selz, Co-founder, Kayapay
- Noelle Russell, Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute
- Reza Rassool, Chair, CEO Kwaai
- Salah Goss, Senior Vice President, Mastercard
- Sandeep Maira, Founder/CTO, Raven Risk AI
- Shanthi Gudavalli, Senior Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase
- Sunayna Tuteja, Chief Innovation Officer for the Federal Reserve System
- Suraj Rajdev, Head of Data, Measurement, & Analytics – Home & Consumer Services, Google
- Ted Souder, Founder, Wiggs Holding
- Tsi-tsi-ki Félix, Award-Winning Journalist | TEDx Speaker | National TV Host
- Xiaochen Zhang, Chicago AI Week Producer; Executive Director and Chief Responsible AI Officer, AI 2030; CEO, FinTech4Good
- Varun Nakra, Vice President, Deutsche Bank
- 25 AI startup founders and 12 investor judges
Expanding to two days, the 2024 edition of Chicago AI Week will cover a wider range of industries beyond financial services , diving into responsible AI frameworks and best practices. Building on the success of the 2023 Chicago AI Conference, which attracted over 180 attendees from around the world, this year’s event will feature over 20 sessions, 90+ speakers, and include new workshops and hands-on training opportunities. Additionally, the inaugural AI 2030 Women in AI Leadership Award will be introduced, to celebrate exceptional leadership by women in the field. Through the Responsible AI Pledge initiative, we will facilitate businesses across the globe in their technology journey, empowering them to become leaders in responsible AI.
Another highlight of the event – the Responsible AI Deep Dive sessions will address topics such as ethical AI implementation, fairness, transparency, and the future of work. Business leaders will discover how to align their AI strategies with responsible practices to meet regulatory standards and societal expectations. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for implementing responsible AI, optimizing their generative AI initiatives, and building robust AI ecosystems.
Event Details
June 25-26, 2024
1871 Innovation Hub, Chicago, IL
Registration: Secure your spot at www.chicagoaiweek.com. Use promo code AI30 for a 30% discount, valid through June 1st, 2024. For sponsorship opportunities, media inquiries, or additional information, please contact: info@fintech4good.co
About Chicago AI Week
The 2024 Chicago AI Conference is the highlight of Chicago AI Week, which unites industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss technological advancements, cutting-edge applications, responsible AI practices, and real-world applications in regulated sectors like finance, insurance, healthcare, and more.
About AI 2030
AI2030 (www.ai2030.org) is a member-based initiative dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of AI for the betterment of humanity while mitigating its potential negative impacts. With a focus on Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good, our goal is to close awareness, talent, and resource gaps, promoting responsible AI adoption across various sectors. Visit www.ai2030.org for more information.
Media Contact:
Xiaochen Zhang
info@ai2030.org
