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Chicago Innovation - The Innovation Forecast: The Next 25 Years

Thursday, February 19 5-7:30 PM

School of the Art Institute Chicago Ballroom

112 South Michigan Ave

As we kickoff Chicago Innovation’s 25th anniversary year, we’re excited to celebrate the past quarter century of innovation in Chicago, while simultaneously looking far into the future. That’s why we invite you to The Innovation Forecast: The Next 25 Years — a new event designed to look beyond what’s next and explore what’s possible.

What will be the most transformative drivers of innovation over the next 25 years?
What global challenges do we think innovation must prioritize solving first?
What sectors will see the greatest disruption?

Top innovation minds will discuss these questions and more as we examine the forces, technologies, and human impact that will define the decades ahead.

Speakers

Brad Henderson

CEO

P33

Driving global technology leadership for Chicago, including the city’s efforts to become a world-leading quantum hub.

Professor Joel Mokyr

2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Professor of Economics and History

Northwestern University

Economic historian and growth visionary who received the 2025 Nobel Prize for his work on explaining the prerequisites for long-term innovation and technological change.

Janice Jackson

Executive Director, Education and Society Program

The Aspen Institute

Nationally recognized education leader who is spearheading the Aspen Institute’s vision for the future of education in America; former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and Hope Chicago.

Phil Clement

CEO & President

World Business Chicago

Architect of “Chicago 2050: A Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs”—which sets a long-term vision for inclusive prosperity, innovation, and global competitiveness.

Innovation-Forecast-The-Next-25-Years-Speaker-Andrea-Saenz

Andrea Sáenz

President & CEO

The Chicago Community Trust

For over 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust has been a national leader in connecting philanthropy to impact.

Moderator

Luke Tanen

President & CEO

Chicago Innovation

Event Agenda

5-6 PM: Cocktail Reception

6-7 PM: Panel Discussion

7-7:30 PM: Closing Networking Reception

Held in in the beautiful Grand Ballroom at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. (112 S. Michigan Ave.)

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The Innovation Forecast: The Next 25 Years

Thursday, February 19 5-7:30 PM

School of the Art Institute Chicago Ballroom

112 South Michigan Ave

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The Innovation Forecast: The Next 25 Years

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