Chicago AI Week 2025: Industry Leaders Unite to Shape the Future of Safe, Trustworthy and EthicalAI
Chicago, IL — AI 2030, together with FinTech4Good, 1871 and other co-organizing partners, is proud to unveil the Chicago AI Week 2025 Corporate Advisory Committee, announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2025. This landmark announcement underscores the global significance of Chicago AI Week and its commitment to shaping the future of safe, trustworthy and ethical AI. The newly formed committee of esteemed industry leaders and experts will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, shaping the event’s agenda, and addressing AI’s transformative impact across industries. This initiative reinforces AI 2030’s mission to drive innovation, promote ethical practices, and establish impactful partnerships on a global scale.
“Chicago AI Week elevates responsible innovation conversations across industries,” said Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871 and Co-Chair of Chicago AI Week. Her sentiments were echoed by Xiaochen Zhang, producer of Chicago AI Week, who emphasized, “Corporate leadership is essential to shaping AI’s trajectory and ensuring its impact benefits humanity at large.” Together, they invite organizations to join this vision and help make Chicago a global center of AI innovation.
The Corporate Advisory Committee will play a pivotal role in shaping the summit’s agenda, building corporate partnerships, and initiating impactful initiatives that highlight AI’s transformative role in business and industry. Their involvement underscores Chicago’s emergence as a global hub for AI innovation and leadership. “Corporate leadership plays a crucial role in steering the ethical and impactful deployment of AI,” noted Seth Daluga, Director – Analytics & AI Global Black Belt at Microsoft. “From bank branches to the trading floor, the application of AI is a focus of Financial Institutions,” added Lisa An Wong, Director of Strategic Initiatives at BMO Wealth Management.
These insights align with the Committee’s broader goals of advancing Risk Capital and Human Capital—two pillars critical for responsible AI innovation. “Long-term vision, innovation, and profitability can be balanced with ethical considerations, transparency, and regulatory compliance,” said Jen Akhter, Head of Strategic Initiatives at AON. Her perspective underscores the necessity of aligning AI advancements with organizational values.
The urgency of responsible AI extends beyond immediate impacts to future generations. “AI holds the power for generational impact, and the choices we make today will shape its influence on future generations,” emphasized Abhijit Dasgupta, VP Global Demand Digital Technologies, Mars Snacking, Mars. Jimmy Yang, Chief Risk Analytics and Infrastructure Officer at CIBC US, reinforced this sentiment, stating, “Leadership must champion robust governance frameworks, foster cross-functional collaboration, and prioritize accountability to create AI systems that are fair, explainable, and secure.”
This collective effort reflects the vision of Chicago AI Week to provide a collaborative platform where industry leaders, policymakers, and academics can align their strategies to ensure AI serves as a force for good. By uniting stakeholders from diverse sectors, the Chicago AI Week aims to foster meaningful collaborations and drive impactful initiatives.
About Chicago AI Week 2025
Chicago AI Week is a leading event dedicated to advancing AI innovation while promoting ethical and trustworthy AI adoption. Taking place from June 16 to June 20, the event brings together a diverse community of professionals, academics, and policymakers to explore the transformative potential of AI and its impact on society. The program will spotlight groundbreaking AI applications, ethical AI frameworks, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Key conference days include AI Industry Day, AI Startup Day, and AI Governance Day, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and challenges in AI adoption.
Together with FinTech4Good, AI 2030 has delivered over 100 events in the past seven years, attracting 100,000 participants. Together, we can shape a future where AI not only propels industry innovation but also upholds the highest standards of integrity and societal benefit.
Be part of this transformative event—join us at Chicago AI Week 2025 to shape the future of AI responsibly. Registration opens now! Secure your spot at www.chicagoaiweek.com
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About AI 2030
AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to harnessing AI’s transformative power to benefit humanity, minimize risks, and mainstream Responsible AI by 2030, ensuring it serves society’s best interests and avoids critical challenges to global well-being. Focused on Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good, we empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to lead in Responsible AI, closing key gaps in awareness, talent, and solutions to enable responsible AI adoption across public and private sectors globally. www.ai2030.org
About FinTech4Good
FinTech4Good is a global network focused on emerging technologies. We collaborate with startups, industrial leaders, NPOs, and investors to develop solutions for a better world. Our team harnesses technologies like blockchain, AI, Metaverse, and Cloud Computing to build startups, provide consulting services, and offer professional development programs for achieving the SDGs and revolutionizing finance. https://www.fintech4good.co/
About 1871
The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, dba 1871 is a 501c3 organization that exists to inspire, equip, and support people from all backgrounds to build and innovate extraordinary businesses. Our community measuring in the thousands, headquartered in Chicago and serving the world, includes startups, academics, investors, and established companies to connect, collaborate, and grow, all within a supportive and dynamic environment. As the #1 ranked private incubator in the world, 1871 has an unparalleled track record of driving economic growth and societal progress with 14,700 jobs created to date (~$1BN in annual salary impact). https://1871.com/
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