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Canright Calendar
Collin Canright
Sep 12, 2024
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Collin Canright
The Canright Calendar is a weekly email of networking events in Chicago. View all of our events here. Sign up for the list here. If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com.
WEEK OF 9-09-2024
| At our featured events, gain unparalleled insights from banking heavyweights, gather with powerhouse women of Chicago, innovate and collaborate within the AI community, and connect with other business professionals. MoneyLIVE: North America September 16 – 17 The Westin Chicago River North, 320 N Dearborn St, Chicago Join over 500 industry leaders across the USA and Canada to forge the future of banking and payments. Take part in high-impact, high-value networking, gain unparalleled insights from banking heavyweights and uncover transformational strategies that leave the world behind. Speakers include C-suite leaders of Citizens, U.S. Bank, Meridian Credit Union, CIBC and many more. Use code canright15 to save 15% on registration. Register The Whole Story: CFW’s 39th Annual Luncheon Chicago Foundation for Women Monday, September 16, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm The Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago Everyone Has a Story. When we combine our individual experiences, we can tell The Whole Story. Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) shines a light on the obstacles and barriers women, girls, trans, and nonbinary individuals overcome daily in their pursuit of financial independence, freedom from violence, and reproductive justice. Join CFW’s new President and CEO, Keenya Lambert, and world-renowned journalist, Lisa Ling as they unpack THE WHOLE STORY and reimagine how CFW, in partnership with you, our donors, and grantees, can amplify the voices, the work, and triumphs of our community at this critical moment in history. Register InnovateAI: Transforming Ideas into Reality Plug and Play Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm Aon Center, 200 E Randolph St., Chicago The goal is simple – to enable both academic and industry exchange of ideas and learn from each other’s AI journey. Join as industry experts and thought leaders convene to foster knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration within the AI community. This event will feature a trends presentation by Amit Patel, Partner at Plug and Play Ventures, followed by discussions around enterprise applications of AI, research & development, and more. This event is open to the corporate ecosystem, public sector, and startups & scaleups building in the AI space, with networking to follow. Register Don’t Tell HR: Networking workshop for L&D and HR pros Catalyst Ranch Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 pm – 8pm Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph St, Chicago The professional development mavens of improve-it! invite Chicagoland HR and Leadership & Development professionals to the vibrant Catalyst Ranch for “Don’t Tell HR”: an evening not just for networking — but a 90-minute networking workshop to help you sharpen your skills, connect, and grow. Get ready for a fun evening filled with opportunities to meet new people, share some laughs, and unleash your creativity through improvisation. Register Looking Ahead… Investing in Illinois Innovation City Club of Chicago Monday, September 30, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Maggiano’s Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago Join Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and RockCreek Founder & CEO Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss for a conversation, hosted by the City Club of Chicago, about the FIRST Fund, the Illinois Growth and Opportunity Fund (ILGIF), and the importance of investing in infrastructure and the tech ecosystem. Register The Story You Tell: Unlocking Creativity and Innovation in Leadership Harry L Davis Center for Leadership at Chicago Booth Friday, October 4, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Gleacher Center, 450 Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago Travel to the intersection of innovation and storytelling to examine the universal features of narratives that compel us toward action, challenge our perspectives, and rearrange the world around us. Through a variety of engaging breakout activities and lively group discussions, participants will be called upon to re-examine commonly held assumptions on the topics of creativity and innovation and explore how each impacts the art of storytelling. Participants will better understand key differences between creative and innovative processes and their relationship to storytelling, begin designing key components of a business-related narrative, and create an “elevator pitch” version of their story. This workshop is facilitated by Rod C. Taylor, Ph.D., an award-winning educator, scholar, author, and the founder and CEO of Performance Learning Concepts. Register National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15 Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month offers the opportunity to celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people in the U.S. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. Learn More: Hispanic Heritage Month Resources Hispanic Heritage Month Toolkit 2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month Q&A Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. Alice By Heart – Kokandy Productions Thru September 29 Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. NOTE: Alice by Heart will be performed in the basement studio of the Chopin Theater, and requires the use of stairs for entering and exiting the space. Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com. |
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