IN-PERSON EVENT: Modernizing Legacy Systems with Applied AI

Hear From Chicago Tech Leaders Driving AI Innovation in Legacy Industries — Scaling Solutions and Reshaping Enterprise Roles.

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Chicago is rapidly emerging as a hub for applied AI, particularly in industries where progress has historically been constrained by regulation, legacy infrastructure, and deeply embedded operational processes.

This panel cuts through the hype to examine how organizations in legacy environments are deploying AI to drive real, measurable transformation—and what it takes to build, scale, and operate these systems responsibly.

🎤 Featured Speakers

• Gregg Walrod – Co-Founder & Sauce Director @ Secret Sauce
• Mary Grygleski – VP of Global (Western Hemisphere) @ The AI Collective
• Nathan Frank – Director, ML Platform & Ops @ Grainger
• Ishu Jaswal - Head of Data Science @ Attune

🗓️ Agenda
6:00 PM | Doors Open – Mix, mingle & enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
7:00 PM | Leadership Roundtable – Modernizing Legacy Systems with Applied AI
7:45 PM | Live Q&A – Ask our panel your biggest questions
8:15 PM | Networking Continues – Connect with speakers & fellow leaders
9:00 PM | Event Wraps – Stay tuned for upcoming Tech in Motion events!

📍How to Find Us:
MATTER is located in Suite 228 on the second floor of the Merchandise Mart. You can reach us via the elevators or Grand Staircase in the South Lobby. Our entrance is just west of Marshall’s Landing, on the south side of the main corridor, right before the escalators.

Parking:
MATTER validates parking for the public parking garage located at 210 N Wells Street at the rate of $8. Remember to bring your parking garage ticket to the event to validate it at check-in.

Bring your questions, your perspective, and your business cards — it’ll be a great night of learning, sharing, and networking with fellow tech leaders across industries.