Program

Join us at What's Next? Designing the Future City, a new forum exploring how business and design leaders can unite to make great cities.
There are enormous opportunities through emerging technologies, urban policy and sustainable practices for our city to unleash growth. What leadership is needed to keep Chicago globally competitive into the future? Spend a morning with an incredible panel of thought leaders at this fast-paced, enlightening forum.
The What's Next? series is generously supported by Sandra Helton and Norman Edelson.
President
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Veteran civic leader with a strong global perspective.
Chairman
Paulson Institute
74th Secretary of the Treasury, businessman, China expert, conservationist and author.
Technology Fellow & Senior Executive
Optum and United Health Group
Former IBM Fellow, inventor, and global leader in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning
Head of Partnerships
UN Global Impact, Cities Program
Expert on urban policy-making and strategies for disaster mitigation.
Consulting Partner and co-founder of the Global Cities Design Practice
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Influential urban designer championing sustainable development.