Past Events
Business ties between Chicago and China have been developed over the past few years and momentum is growing to further Chinese investment both here and abroad.
For the 10th consecutive year, the Chicago Innovation Awards will celebrate our region’s most innovative new products and services. The winning organizations revealed may be large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, high tech, low tech or no tech, but they are all tied together by their commitment to innovation.
An annual, week-long initiative that brings together globally recognized visionaries to speak on a variety of critical issues, social topics, and breakthrough concepts in order to foster connectivity for people in the Midwest interested in changing the world.
TEDxMidwest brings powerful ideas from great speakers to a large audience that is every bit as amazing as the speakers.
Join more than 3,000 attendees and 120 exhibitors for a full day of free expert business workshops at the UIC Forum.
A week dedicated to small businesses area-wide–offering a variety of educational and business development activities, along with opportunities to create partnerships to grow your business.
At the 2011 Inner City Economic Summit, a select group of experienced corporate, civic and nonprofit leaders will convene to develop business-led strategies that will leverage preexisting urban assets to create jobs for residents.
The Executives’ Club of Chicago’s U.S. - India Economic Opportunities and Synergies Summit, will explore the opportunities and challenges of the partnership that may help define our economic future.
Encompassing over 60 events spanning technology, design & media, and entrepreneurship, TechWeek Chicago will cater to technology professionals from software engineers and CTO’s to tech consultants and technical college students.
Chicago International Trade Commissioners Networking Reception
This exciting 2-day trade show and conference will be the first dedicated mobile application and business solutions event for the rapidly evolving Mobile App industry including Developers, Ad Networks, Agencies, Content Providers, System Integrators, Manufacturers Software Solutions, Suppliers and Networks.
For many inner city businesses, landing a contract with a large procurement office can provide a stable source of revenue for many years, helping the business to grow and scale. For others, a capital infusion can do the trick. In order to attract both potential procurement contracts and outside investment, businesses have to have a firm grasp on what business elements matter.
Discover how you can take advantage of China’s opportunities in a timely half-day seminar led by Hong Kong and China market experts. The program is followed by a networking luncheon.
The second annual Center for Global Management and Responsible Leadership Breakfast Panel
Honorary Chairs: Mayor Richard M. Daley, Governor Pat Quinn, U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin invite you to and evening with Yoko Noge’s Japanesque, classical musicians from CSO's Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and legendary Chicago blues and jazz musicians, to help support the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund.
Leading Your Team with Emotional Intelligence: What is Your EQ?
Business Forecast 2011 from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business: Not sure about 2011? We have answers. Whether it’s regional or global markets, Chicago Booth faculty and industry experts will explain what’s going on. Join Professors Raghu Rajan, Erik Hurst and Randy Kroszner for Business Forecast 2011.
International Conference & Expo with Opening Keynote address by Colin Powell and the world's largest expo hall devoted to green building.
