What we’re about
AI in CHI is a dynamic community of professionals committed to advancing the practical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business. Our mission is to provide actionable insights that empower organizations to harness the potential of AI, enabling them to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and improved customer experiences. Based in Chicago, AI in CHI brings together AI practitioners, business leaders, and educators to exchange knowledge and collaborate on AI solutions that can propel businesses forward.
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See all- Exclusive Opportunity for AIinCHI Members: Free Pass to Generate ChicagomHUB, Chicago, IL
AIinCHI members — here’s a special opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Join us at Generate Chicago, a full-day AI conference on June 17, 2025 — and thanks to our partnership with our friends at MODEV, you can attend for FREE with a complimentary AI Industry Pass.
This is a rare chance to connect with top AI leaders, explore cutting-edge strategies, and represent AIinCHI at one of the most dynamic AI events of the year.
What’s Inside the Conference:
🔑 Keynotes, workshops, and fireside chats on AI leadership, agentic AI, prompt engineering, and more⚒️ Real-world sessions like “Build Your Own Custom AI Copilot” and “Scaling Responsible AI”
💬 Roundtables, deep dives, and practical frameworks from those shaping what’s next
Learn from Leading Industry Trailblazers — Including Your AIinCHI Leaders:
- Bret Kinsella, SVP & GM, Fuel iX / TELUS Digital
Sharing how TELUS empowered 50,000 users with AI while maintaining enterprise-grade security. His keynote explores the rise of Agentic AI and how to lead the human-AI workforce of tomorrow. - Noelle Russell, CEO & CAIO, AI Leadership Institute
In her keynote “Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution,” Noelle explores how to move from the hype phase of AI into ethical, transparent, and scalable implementation. - Mellini Monique, Founder, Vocal Culture Garden and AIinCHI Co-Organizer Emceeing the event and leading a roundtable on “How to Build Trustworthy, Culturally Competent, and Safe Voice-Responsive Systems.” She’ll present an implementation-ready framework for designing ethical, voice-interactive systems in high-stakes environments.
- Susan Westwater, Co-Founder & CEO, Pragmatic Digital and AIinCHI Co-Organizer Hosting a panel on AI leadership, Susan will share how organizations can align AI strategy with business outcomes while empowering teams and staying grounded in customer needs.
- Scot Westwater, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Pragmatic Digital and AIinCHI Co-Organizer Co-leading a roundtable on "The Impact of AI on Customer Experience: Strategies and Case Studies," examining AI's role in enhancing customer interactions, sharing best practices, and lessons learned.
🎟️ How to Claim Your Free Pass:
Apply now for your AI Industry Pass here. It takes about a minute, and you’ll hear back within 24 hours. Questions? Contact Scot Westwater directly.🍻 After-Event Hangout @ Kaiser Tiger
Wrap up the day with your fellow AIinCHI members and conference attendees at Kaiser Tiger (1415 W Randolph St) from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. It’s an informal, summer hangout — great food, cold drinks, and smart conversation. Pay-as-you-go for whatever you eat or drink.📅 June 17, 2025
📍 Generate Chicago + Post-Event at Kaiser Tiger
🆓 Free via AI Industry Pass ApplicationThis isn’t just another AI conference — it’s your chance to learn directly from the leaders shaping the future of our field, including your own AIinCHI community.
- Bret Kinsella, SVP & GM, Fuel iX / TELUS Digital
