Cementing Illinois’ AI Leadership Through Smart Policy

Tuesday, December 2 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT
Free Virtual Panel Discussion
Presented by the Lincoln Forum & The Union League Club of Chicago

As artificial intelligence accelerates, Illinois has a unique opportunity to solidify its role as the Midwest’s center of innovation and AI leadership.

We invite you to join a timely virtual conversation that brings together voices from government, tech, law, business, and academia to explore how Illinois can remain competitive, attract investment, and build the workforce of the future.

Featured Panelists:
• State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., Chair, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & IT Committee
• Birju Shah, Clinical Assistant Professor of Product & AI, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management & CEO of Loam
• Erika Knierim, Emerging Tech Attorney, Founders Law
• Brad Folkens, Entrepreneur, Technologist, Investor & CTO/Co-Founder, iAsk.ai

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.