Innovation Nation - Chicago 2024
Join tech industry leaders, policymakers, and community partners at the Democratic National Convention.
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Location: CHEZ, 247 E. Ontario, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
Schedule:
1:30 PM Doors open for arrivals
2:00 - 4:00 PM - Innovation Policy Forum
4:00 - 6:00 PM Pre-Gavel Celebration
Policy Forum Agenda (in formation):
ADVANCING INNOVATION IN THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION
A fireside chat discussion featuring:
· Linda Moore, President & CEO, TechNet
· Tony West, Advisor, Harris for President
· David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy & General Counsel, Amazon
LEADERSHIP & TRUST IN THE AI ERA
A panel discussion featuring:
· Victoria Espinel, President & CEO, BSA | The Software Alliance
· Rohini Kosoglu, Policy Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
· Brian Nelson, Senior Policy Advisor, Harris for President
· Stanley Pierre-Louis, President & CEO, Entertainment Software Association (moderator)
· Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President, Microsoft
INNOVATION FOR ALL
A panel discussion featuring:
· Representative Yvette Clarke, Vice Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
· Sabastian Niles, President & Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce
· Morgan Reed, President, ACT | The App Association (moderator)
AI & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ON THE HORIZON
A panel discussion featuring:
· Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, IBM
· Representative Haley Stevens, Ranking Member, Science Subcommittee on Research & Technology
· Jared Coyle, Chief AI Officer North America, SAP
· Liz Hyman, President & CEO, XR Association (moderator)
· Representative Eric Swalwell, Ranking Member, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection
SUPPORTING LOCAL IMPACT & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN CHICAGO
A fireside chat discussion featuring:
· Chris Mohr, President, Software & Information Industry Association
· Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO, i.c.stars|*
Presented by:
ACT | The App Association
BSA | The Software Alliance
Consumer Technology Association
Entertainment Software Association
Information Technology Industry Council
Software & Information Industry Association
TechNet
XR Association
Generously sponsored by:
TRAILBLAZERS
Amazon | IBM | Microsoft | Salesforce | SAP
CHANGEMAKERS
Flex Association | Meta
VISIONARIES
Apple | Oracle | Qualcomm | Rocket Companies | Uber
In support of:
i.c.stars|*
BY INVITATION ONLY. INVITATION NON-TRANSFERABLE.
This event has been designed to comply with House and Senate ethics rules. This event has also been designed to comply with executive branch ethics rules. Executive branch employees should discuss with their ethics officer before attending. If you are required to pay the fair market value, please contact info@innovationnation.events for more information on how to remit payment.