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Chicago United > Member Programming
Chicago United is the premier collaborator and thought leader in advancing inclusion. Our year-long programming series provides platforms for attendees at all levels of an organization to learn and engage with peers, and ultimately lead transformative change throughout Chicago’s business ecosystem.
Download Chicago United's 2025 Programming Guide
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.
Attend if you are:
  • A member of Chicago United’s CEO Council, including senior leaders within a Member Company with company-wide responsibility.
Thursday, April 24 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM C-Suite Session: Nonprofit & Civic Organizations
 June 2025 C-Suite Session: Higher Education - Addressing the Pipeline Gaps
September 2025 C-Suite Session: Entrepreneurship
October 2025 C-Suite Session: Hot Topics
PEOPLE AND CULTURE ROUNDTABLES Peer-to-peer learning sessions that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.
Attend if you are:
  • A Human Resources Executive
  • An Inclusion Officer
  • A business leader responsible for inclusive talent development
April 2025 Sharing Best Practices
May 2025 Sharing Best Practices
September 2025 Sharing Best Practices
October 2025 Sharing Best Practices
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.
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
May 2025 Leveraging Your ERG Leadership For Career Advancement
September 2025 ERG and Community Impact Collaboration
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.
Attend if you are:
  • CII Corporate Guide
  • Employee Resource Group Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
May 2025 Social Emotional Intelligence Workshop
June 2025 Leading From the Middle
October 2025 Preventing Burnout: Managing Time and Stress
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.
Attend if you are:
  • CII Fellow
  • Employee Resource Group Member/Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
April 2025 Collaborating Across Generations
July 2025 Emotional Agility in the Workplace
September 2025 Network Your Way to Coaching, Mentorship, and Sponsorship Opportunities
BLC - BUSINESS LEADERS OF CHICAGO PROGRAMMING SERIES This programming series supports Chicago United’s BLCs with a lineup of topics designed to provide innovations and ideas that support these leaders to become prime candidates for Corporate Board service.
Attend if you are:
  • A Chicago United BLC
April 2025 Corporate Governance
June 2025 Corporate Bio: Defining Your Brand
September 2025 Get On A Board: Making Connections
October 2025 Board Service: Private vs. Public Companies