Techchicago day 2024
main stage presented by
Floor 8
Thursday, July 25
Event
time
P33's TechRise Biotech & Life Sciences Pitch Competition Sponsored by Sterling Bay
12:00-01:00 PM
Homecoming Fireside Chat: Leaders in Orbit Dr. Mae Jemison - first woman of color in space moderated by Former Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker
01:30-02:00 PM
Future Fusion: Marketing and Tech Synergies
02:00-02:45 PM
Bridging Innovation & Regulation Tech Policy Talks: Sponsored by Verizon
03:00-03:45 PM
Quantum Leap: Exploring the Future of Quantum Technology:
Dr. Pete Shadbolt (Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, PsiQuantum) & Dr. Meera Raja (SVP of Deep Tech, P33)
04:00-04:30 PM
Tech Titans Talk: Journeys to Unicorn Status: Sylvio Kutić (Co-Founder
& CEO, Infobip) & Chris Gladwin (Founder & CEO, Ocient)
04:30-05:00 PM
CIO/CTO Panel: Conversation on the Tech Landscape and Workforce
05:30-06:15 PM
Fireside Chat with Common: From Vinyl to Viral: Common Explores Tech's Transformative Impact on Hip Hop and What's Next
06:30-07:00 PM
Chicago Icon Keynote: Joakim Noah - Chicago Bulls Legend
07:00-07:30 PM
grace hopper celebration stage by anitab.org
Floor 7
Thursday, July 25
Sponsored by:
Event
Welcome Remarks: Brenda Darden Wilkerson (President & CEO of AnitaB.org) and sponsor, Optiver
01:45-02:00 PM
Presentation - Tech Debt, Social Debt, and the Case for DEI:
Bo Young Lee (President of Advisory at AnitaB.org)
02:00-02:45 PM
TechMakers Panel: Celebrating Black and Latinx Women in Tech
03:00-03:45 PM
Get to Know the Community: Lightning Talks from Sponsors and AnitaB.org Community Leaders
04:00-05:00 PM
Workshop - Getting Sh*t Done: Building or Being a Modern Manager: Christine Sandman Stone (CEO and Founder of Deliver at Scale)
05:15-06:15 PM
ACtIVATIONS
Thursday, July 25
activation areas
time
Coworking Lounge & Charging Station by Workbox FLOOR 1
12:00-07:00 PM
Tech Talent Zone Sponsored by United FLOOR 7
Intended for early-career professionals. No RSVP required – open to the public with traditional tabling setup.
12:00-07:00 PM
05:30-07:00 PM
Mid-Career Mixer FLOOR 7
Intended for mid-career professionals. RSVP is required in TC Day registration.
Meetup Lounges (Red & Blue) FLOOR 7
Informal meetup spaces for intentional networking for dedicated groups.
12:00-07:00 PM
Innovation Corner FLOOR 7
Check out some of the coolest local tech & innovations.
12:00-07:00 PM
Food Trucks FLOOR 1/OUTSIDE
Enjoy an outdoor seating area with local diverse-owned food trucks.
12:00-07:00 PM
Workshop roomS
Thursday, July 25
EVENT
time
Dyson Youth Workshop (Private) (Floor 1)
08:00 AM -12:00 PM
CMO Roundtable (Private) (Floor 1)
12:00 - 01:30 PM
Building Tomorrow's Tech Talent Today by United (Floor 1)
02:00 - 03:00 PM
Q&A with Panelists from Bridging Innovation & Regulation Tech
Policy Talks by Verizon (Floor 1)
Panelists from this main stage talk will be available in the first floor meeting room for a continued discussion.
04:00-05:00 PM
CIO/CTO Roundtable (Private) Floor 2
02:00 - 03:00 PM
thursday, july 25
Floor 7
meetup lounge (red)
meetup lounge (blue)
12:00-01:00 PM: AI Meetup
01:00-02:00 PM: Women & Non-Binary in Tech by AnitaB.org
02:00-03:00 PM: Industry Meetup: Healthcare
03:00-04:00 PM: Midwest Founder & Investor Meetup by World Business Chicago
04:00-05:00 PM: Latiné in Tech by Techqueria
05:00-06:00 PM: Industry Meetup: Climate & Sustainability
06:00-07:00 PM: Undergrad Student Meetup
12:00-01:00 PM: Industry Meetup: Creative Tech
01:00-02:00 PM: Blacks in Technology sponsored by Adyen
02:00-03:00 PM: Angel Investors by Lofty Ventures
03:00-04:00 PM: Apprenticeship Programs Meetup by Google and United Airlines
04:00-05:00 PM: Out in Tech sponsored by Adyen
05:00-06:00 PM: Industry Meetup: Fintech
06:00-07:00 PM: -
food trucks on techchicago day
Outside front building
Thursday, July 25
travelin’ tom’s coffee truck
(coffee & beverages)
soul & smoke
(bbq)
Aztec dave’s cantina
(mexican)
Food is not covered by TechChicago Week tickets
wifi password
FloorS 1 & 2
TechWeekChicago
LifeScience
FloorS 7 & 8
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