Data+AI meetup with Databricks

The conversations continue after the Summit. Join us the morning after the Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Health for a casual networking breakfast bringing together the founders, investors, researchers, practitioners, health system leaders, and corporate innovators shaping what’s next in health. Hosted by TechNexus in partnership with the University of Illinois' Grainger College of Engineering and Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship, this official companion event extends the Summit experience beyond the mainstage — creating more time to discover emerging technologies, reconnect with fellow attendees, and build relationships across Chicago and the broader Midwest’s health innovation ecosystem. Meet the innovators behind the ideas. Explore select startup showcases featuring Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge participants and founders building tech-driven solutions across hard tech, clean tech, medical tech, and digital tech. If you didn’t catch these teams during the October 20 Startup Challenge — or want a closer look — this is your opportunity to meet the founders, experience their work, and continue the conversation. Additional healthtech and life sciences companies may share demonstrations and exhibits throughout the morning, offering an approachable way to learn who is building across the region and begin the early, ongoing relationships that help innovation ecosystems thrive. Why attend 🌀 Continue the conversation with healthtech founders, investors, researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders in a relaxed setting after the Chicago Venture Summit. 🧬 Discover emerging innovation through the University of Illinois’ Grainger Engineering startup showcases and live demonstrations. 🤝 Build relationships across the ecosystem over breakfast, with complimentary all-day workspace access at TeamWorking by TechNexus. Continue the Future of Health experience. This is an OPEN event and an official companion event to World Business Chicago’s Chicago Venture S

[Register here to save your spot & learn more!](https://ctrly.io/IGqRA ) Join Tech in Motion Chicago as technology, data, and business leaders come together to explore one of the most pressing questions facing organizations today: How do you accelerate AI adoption without compromising governance, compliance, security, or trust? As organizations race to unlock the value of AI, the quality, governance, and responsible use of data have become critical business priorities. This discussion will examine the opportunities, risks, and practical challenges emerging as companies work to scale AI responsibly. A Sneak Peek of Discussion Topics: Data quality, governance, and compliance as AI enablers or blockers Navigating evolving AI regulations, policies, and compliance requirements Using AI responsibly with sensitive, proprietary, and regulated data Balancing innovation, risk, security, and accountability when deploying AI Real-world lessons learned from implementing and scaling AI across the enterprise Featured Speakers: Host: Anthony Rhem, CEO/Principal Consultant @ A.J. Rhem & Associates, Inc. Jonathan Nagel, Head of AI Governance & Model @ Vatascore Josephine Wood, Director, Data & AI @ SPR Joshua Kohn, Managing Director & EVP, Strategy @ Quantum Rise

Get Investor Ready Raising capital is about more than your deck or your traction. It’s about how you show up in the room. Join Clarence Bethea for a five-hour, hands-on workshop designed to help founders master the room, the pitch, and the psychology of fundraising. You’ll learn how to: Craft a pitch that resonates Understand how investors evaluate you Communicate with confidence Navigate tough questions and feedback Master the psychology of fundraising Clarence brings both sides of the table. His experience raising $30M+ as a founder and his perspective as an investor evaluating hundreds of startups. As one founder from a previous workshop put it: “It feels like I walked away with weeks’ worth of knowledge and immense value.” — Vladimir Gurkot Expect real-world examples, hands-on exercises, candid conversations, and actionable feedback you can put to work immediately. You’ll leave with: A sharper pitch. Greater confidence. A better understanding of investors. And a clearer path to becoming investor ready. Your registration includes: 5-hour live workshop Lunch Lifetime access to the What VCs Won’t Say course ($399 value) Only 50 seats available. 👉 Reserve your seat now. By registering for this event, you consent to What VCs Won’t Say sharing your name and email address with the event’s Lead Sponsors. You may unsubscribe from future marketing communications at any time.

Join local OpenAI Forum members and others interested in AI for an informal meetup in Chicago. Meet people across fields, compare notes on how you’re using AI, and talk about what’s on your mind. A light dinner will be provided. Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect. This is a member-led meetup supported by OpenAI. Organizers are community members and do not speak on behalf of OpenAI. New to the OpenAI Forum? Join at forum.openai.com to connect with others interested in AI and join virtual and in-person events.