MeasureCamp Chicago 2026

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

Important: Register on the event website is required for admission. RSVP on meetup is turned off. Databricks DevConnect is a technical meetup where data and AI practitioners dig into the details, collaborate, learn, and find their people, hosted by the Databricks Developer Relations team. Together, we’ll chat about new features, dive into meaty topics, share real-world experiences, and explore new ways to use Databricks so you can become the best developer you can be. ​​Why Attend: 🏆 Become a 10x data and AI practitioner by using the best of Databricks for your Data + AI projects. 🧠 Learn from exclusive experts you won’t hear anywhere else, including Product Managers, DevRel, Field Engineers, and MVPs. ​​​🤝 Connect with your community and build lasting relationships with fellow practitioners and Databricks Developer Advocates, MVPs, and Product teams. ​​👕 Get those goodies: Swag will be raffled off throughout the event and attendees will get access to hands-on training and guided labs through Databricks Academy Labs post event! Speakers: ​Scott Haines, Staff Developer Advocate, Databricks Ryan Bruun, Delivery Solutions Architect, Databricks Joseph Ayoub, Sr. Delivery Solutions Architect, Databricks Agenda: 5:00 PM \- 6:00 PM \| Registration & Mingling 6:00 PM \- 6:05 PM \| Welcome Remarks 6:15 PM \- 6:45 PM \| Session \#1: Artisanal hand crafted data builds 6:45 PM \- 7:15 PM \| Session \#2: Token maxxing data builds 7:15 PM \- 7:45 PM \| Session \#3: Handing builds to the masses 7:45 PM \- 8:00 PM \| Closing Remarks 8:00 PM \- 9:00 PM \| Networking Reception with bites and beverages

AI Engineering Summit Chicago 📍 Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile | 🗓 November 12, 2026 | From code to intelligence. About this conference The AI Engineering Summit is a one-day, single-track summit built for the engineers actually shipping AI in production. One room, 150+ practitioners and leaders, zero vendor pitches. It's a full day of practitioner-led sessions across six tracks, shared lunch, all-day speaker access, and a networking reception — designed as much for the conversations between sessions as for the sessions themselves. Who it's for Developers shipping AI-powered products Engineers building intelligent systems Leaders deciding how their org adopts AI Architects designing for scale and reliability Compliance & governance professionals making AI trustworthy If AI touches your work — you need to be in the room. Topics that will be covered Agentic Development — multi-agent systems, tool calling, long-horizon autonomous workflows AI to Production — LLMOps, evals, cost & latency, deployment and monitoring at scale Responsible AI — red teaming, eval frameworks, safety and governance AI Architecture — RAG patterns, LLM gateways, inference, AI-native system design AI-First Leadership — AI in the SDLC, team design, hiring around AI AI Data Infrastructure — vector DBs, embeddings, and data pipelines for intelligent systems Why attend Learn from practitioners — real stories from engineers who've shipped AI in production. No fluff. Stay ahead of AI trends — agentic systems, LLMOps, MCP, and what becomes production standard next. Build your network — connect with hundreds of AI and software engineering professionals in one room. Bring ideas back to your team — leave with tools, patterns, and conversations ready to action on Monday. Registration Seats are limited and this is a single-track, single-room event. To complete your registration, purchase your ticket on the official event website: 👉 https://www.testingmind.com/event/aiengineeringsumm

✨ From Cultura to Capital ✨ What if success at work didn't require code-switching? Join Latinas in Tech Chicago and Capital One on November 12 for an inspiring evening focused on embracing your cultura, owning your individuality, and showing up authentically in the workplace. Together, we'll challenge the pressure to fit a mold, celebrate the identities that shape who we are, and explore how bringing your full self to work can become one of your greatest strengths. Through honest conversations and personal stories from Latina leaders in technology and business, we'll discuss navigating career growth, leadership, and authenticity without losing sight of what makes us unique. 📅 November 12, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Capital One - Swagger Room Because success shouldn't require sacrificing who you are. ❤️‍🔥 About Latinas in Tech Chicago Latinas in Tech Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and connecting Latinas working in technology and innovation. We host free and low-cost events throughout the year to support professional growth, community building, and mentorship. As always, donations are welcome and help us continue creating accessible opportunities for our community. If you'd like to support our chapter, you can donate via Venmo: @litchicago-events. We can't wait to see you there! 💜✨