ISTConversations: Building Responsibly with AI
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It's transformed the way we work, learn, solve problems, and make decisions. As organizations move beyond experimentation and into implementation, an important question remains: How do we build responsibly with AI in ways that are thoughtful and beneficial to the communities we serve?
Join the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) for July’s virtual conversation exploring how leaders across academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem are navigating the realities that come with this rapidly evolving technology. Together, we'll discuss how organizations are adopting AI to drive meaningful impact while balancing trust, ethics, workforce readiness, and long term innovation.
Hear from:
Cathy Kiriakos, Director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Kate Calabra, CEO of the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition
Madeline Hakala, Generative AI and Machine Learning Engineer at CME Group and longtime ISTC STEM Challenge mentor
We’ll touch on topics that move beyond AI hype to practical applications and measurable outcomes. Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, corporate leader, student, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation will offer practical insights into how we can harness innovation responsibly while creating new opportunities for individuals and communities alike.
Join us as we explore what it means to build responsibly with AI and how Illinois can help shape that future.
Founded in 1989, the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) is Illinois’ trusted convener and champion for innovation, data, and STEM education. We are a partner-driven nonprofit that delivers measurable statewide economic impact. ISTC positions Illinois as a national innovation leader through ecosystem programming and support, data insights, and non-partisan advocacy.