About this Event
Designing Collaborative Intelligence Campus is a continuation of the Illinois AI Workforce Development Roundtable, advancing the statewide conversation from strategy to action. Building on insights from leaders across education, industry, workforce development, and government, this convening focuses on how Illinois can intentionally design campus-to-career ecosystems that prepare students and entry-level professionals for success in the AI economy.
At the center of the event is the concept of Collaborative Intelligence—how humans and AI systems work together—and what it means for curriculum design, early-career pathways, employer engagement, and workforce policy. The discussion will focus on translating this concept into practical models that equip learners with Human + AI skills aligned to real workforce needs.
Speakers
- Klara Nahrstedt, Director of Coordinated Science Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Derek Hoiem, Chief Science Officer & Reconstruction Professor in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Derek Ferguson, Chief Software Officer, The Fitch Group
- Mahesh Viswanathan, Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Anusha Dwivedula, Director of Product Management, Analytics, Morningstar
- Nathan Landay, Associate Director, Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education (Stanford Online)
- Xiaochen Zhang, Chief Responsible AI Officer, AI 2030About Tech Pulse 2030
The event is designed to deliver three concrete outcomes:
First, participants will work toward defining the roles of higher education institutions, corporate employers, and government agencies within a Collaborative Intelligence Campus. This shared framework will clarify how each stakeholder contributes to talent development—from education and credentialing to hiring, policy, and ecosystem support.
Second, the convening will surface and share innovative case studies, collaborative models, and cross-sector partnerships that are already advancing entry-level talent readiness. These examples will highlight how coordinated efforts between campuses, employers, and workforce organizations can accelerate successful transitions into AI-enabled roles.
Third, the event will identify resources and next steps needed to advance Human + AI skills across Illinois. Participants will explore actionable pathways, funding opportunities, and collaboration mechanisms to scale effective models and sustain long-term workforce impact.
By grounding the conversation in clearly defined outcomes, Designing Collaborative Intelligence Campus aims to move beyond dialogue toward collective action—helping Illinois build a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready AI workforce that empowers the next generation to thrive in the Human + AI era.
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Hosted by
AI 2030
AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through cross-sector collaboration, capacity building, and inclusive programming, AI 2030 empowers leaders, organizations, and communities to harness AI for the benefit of humanity.
Chicago AI Council www.chicagoaicouncil.org
The Chicago AI Council is committed to a future where AI benefits everyone—from Chicago to the world. Its mission is driven by three core priorities: (1) making Chicago the global capital of responsible AI by convening international leaders through forums, awards, and innovation showcases; (2) fueling AI innovation by uniting research, entrepreneurship, and industry to build and scale trustworthy, real-world solutions; and (3) turning AI education into real job opportunities by preparing students and workers for emerging, high-growth roles across the AI economy.
In partnership with:
Discovery Partners Institute (DPI):
The Discovery Partners Institute empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. With state investment and a new innovation district in development, DPI has the resources to attract, develop and leverage the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer — and keep them here.
About Programmers: https://www.programmersinc.com/
With over 35 years of experience in tailoring future-forward solutions and delivering fast-to-value results, Programmers's mission is to help businesses exceed their software products, modernization, AI and data analytics goals.
About 1871
The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, dba 1871 is a 501c3 organization that exists to inspire, equip, and support people from all backgrounds to build and innovate extraordinary businesses.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Discovery Partners Institute, 200 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States
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