Building Trust in AI: Data Governance, Risk, and Responsible Adoption

Important: Register on the Event Website is required for admission. RSVP on meetup is turned off. Description: Join Neo4j and Microsoft for an hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build AI agents powered by knowledge graphs. Limited to 50 qualified builders. In this session, we will build a functional GraphRAG pipeline within a live Azure environment. Moving beyond high-level theory, you will deploy Neo4j Aura and integrate it with Microsoft Foundry to implement a complete, end-to-end architecture for reasoning over connected data. What You Will Learn: We’ll use SEC EDGAR filings—specifically the quarterly holdings of asset managers with $100M+ in assets under management (AUM)—as our primary dataset. This data is ideal for demonstrating how to map complex ownership structures and many-to-many relationships. ✅ Build AI agents that leverage knowledge graphs ✅ Automate Ingestion: Use AI to parse and load data from Azure Blob Storage into Neo4j. ✅ Model Relationships: Use Cypher and the Neo4j Browser to map connections between thousands of portfolios and their institutional holdings. ✅ Orchestrate Agents: Layer a Microsoft Foundry AI agent over the graph to enable natural language reasoning across the connected financial data. Who should attend: Developers, Builders, Data engineers, Data scientists, and Tech leaders. Speakers: Ben Lackey, Solution Architect, Neo4j Kevin Gates, Principal Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft Mike Shelton, Principal Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft Lauren Hartman, Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft Agenda 1:30PM Check-In 2:00PM: AI Hands-On Workshop with Neo4j and Google Gemini 3:00PM: Break 3:30PM: Presentation: Moving Data 4:30PM: Presentation: Gemini Enterprise, Neo4j, and AI 5:00PM: Networking & Refreshments

LongJump is a founder-led fund and the most active pre-seed institutional backer of Chicago-based startups, reviewing thousands of companies each year. In most cases, we've noticed that first-time founders are running their fundraise without the type of process that leads to a round actually closing. Join Tina Hrabak, Partner at LongJump, for a session on what it means to actually run a fundraise. Tina will be joined by Danny Goodman, Investor at Superior Studios, for an open Q&A with founders on best practices for running their investment processes. Many founders burn their best shot with a VC in the very first outreach or meeting. They go in with too small a list, an unclear ask, and no real plan for how the conversations are supposed to add up to a closed round. This session is about fixing that. We'll cover: Knowing if you are ready to raise How many investors you actually need on your target list to get a round done (it's more than most founders think) Getting meetings with the right investors How to run an intro meeting and what comes next The signals that tell you your raise is stalling How to keep investor conversations moving Special thanks to Superior Studios for their support of this event. Please note that this is an in-person session and there will not be a virtual option.

Tech Pulse 2030 is more than just an event. It’s a movement dedicated to showcasing the brightest minds and fostering deep engagement among leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Together, we’ll explore the real-world impact of emerging technologies and chart a course for a future where responsible innovation drives progress for both businesses and society. ​What began in Chicago has now expanded across multiple U.S. cities and international hubs, delivering 50+ high-impact events, engaging over 50,000 professionals and academic partners, featuring 300+ world-class speakers, and advancing responsible AI conversations across 10+ industries. Tech Pulse 2030 is your platform to learn, connect, and lead—driving real progress for businesses, society, and the world we are building together. Reserve your spot today! We look forward to welcoming you to Tech Pulse 2030 and sharing this exciting journey with you. ## Become an AI 2030 Member: ​https://ai2030.org/apply-to-be-a-member/ Hosted by ​​AI 2030 www.ai2030.org AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through cross-sector collaboration, capacity building, and inclusive programming, AI 2030 empowers leaders, organizations, and communities to harness AI for the benefit of humanity. Chicago AI Council www.chicagoaicouncil.org The Chicago AI Council is committed to a future where AI benefits everyone—from Chicago to the world. Its mission is driven by three core priorities: (1) making Chicago the global capital of responsible AI by convening international leaders through forums, awards, and innovation showcases; (2) fueling AI innovation by uniting research, entrepreneurship, and industry to build and scale trustworthy, real-world solutions; and (3) turning AI education into real job opportunities by preparing students and workers for emerging, high-growth roles across the AI economy. In partnership with: Discovery Partners Institute (DPI): https://dpi.illinois.edu/ The Discov

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