Chicago United's signature programming and initiatives allows all employees of our Member Companies to identify and explore the issues and challenges critical to implement bold actions that initiate and sustain an inclusive culture throughout their enterprises.
C-SUITE SESSIONS
C-Suite Sessions is an exclusive series of four panel discussions led by CEOs and senior leaders who are implementing innovative strategies within their respective industry.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A member of Chicago United’s CEO Council, including senior leaders within a Member Company with company-wide responsibility.
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Tuesday, April 14
State of the Economy
Tuesday, June 16
AI – Revolutionizing the Workforce
Tuesday, September 22
Engineering - How Engineering Leaders Navigate Risk, Talent & Technology
Tuesday, October 20
Succession Planning – The Silver Tsunami is Here
PEOPLE AND CULTURE PROGRAMMING SERIES
Peer-to-peer learning sessions that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A Human Resources Executive
- A business leader responsible for inclusive talent development
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Wednesday, April 22
AI, Productivity & People
Wednesday, June 10
Employee Experience & Engagement
Wednesday, September 16
Retention by Design: Keeping High Performers and Emerging Leaders
Wednesday, October 14
Inclusion Evolution & Compliance
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP SYMPOSIUMS
A prime opportunity to learn best practices from experts on creating models for highly effective resource groups that advance business imperatives.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A Chief Human Resources Officer
- An Executive or Senior Human Resources professional responsible for resourcing and/or developing ERGs
- An ERG Executive Sponsor
- An ERG Chair/Leader
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Wednesday, June 3
ERG Governance & Leadership Essentials
Wednesday, August 26
ERGs as Strategic Business Partners
MID-LEVEL MANAGER SERIES
Programming developed to equip managers with the leadership skills to establish collaborative and effective teams while building a solid foundation for career growth.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- CII Corporate Guide
- Employee Resource Group Leader
- Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
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Thursday, May 14
Build Teams That Stay
Thursday, July 16
Leading AI-Enabled Teams
Thursday, October 22
Accountability, Engagement, and Culture Without Burnout
EMERGING LEADER SERIES
Focused on the advancement of young professionals, this series features insight and guidance from executives on navigating corporate culture toward career growth.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- CII Fellow
- Employee Resource Group Member/Leader
- Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
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Wednesday, April 29
Goal Setting, Skill Building & Visibility
Wednesday, July 29
Power Skills for Emerging Leaders
Wednesday, September 9
Emotional Agility at Work: Connecting Generations
BLC - BUSINESS LEADERS OF CHICAGO
PROGRAMMING SERIES
This programming series supports Chicago United’s BLCs with a lineup of topics that support them to become prime candidates for Corporate Board service.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A Chicago United BLC
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Thursday, April 23
Board Governance Essentials
Thursday, June 25
The Board Bio Advantage: Defining Your Brand
Thursday, September 3
Boardroom Access: Build Your Network
Thursday, October 8
You’re on a Board—Now What? Hot Topics
BRIDGE AWARDS CELEBRATION
The Bridge Awards Celebration is the premier event in Chicago, celebrating excellence within corporate governance and fostering inclusive leadership at the highest levels of corporate America. The Bridge Awards convenes Chicago’s most influential business executives and civic leaders who are leading the charge in their organizations and communities.
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2026 Bridge Awards Celebration
Thursday, November 19, 2026
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago
