Explore All of Our Upcoming Events and Programming

 

Chicago United's signature programming and initiatives allows our members to identify and explore the issues and challenges critical to implement bold actions that develop, advance and sustain an inclusive culture throughout their enterprises.

C-Suite Sessions

C-Suite Sessions (formerly the CEO Roundtable Series) is an exclusive series of four panel discussions focused on "Elevating Equity in Business," led by senior leaders who are implementing innovative strategies within their respective industry.

Attend if you are:

A member of Chicago United’s CEO Council (guests and representatives are not eligible.)

Wednesday, April 24 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

C-Suite Session: Healthcare


Tuesday, June 18 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

C-Suite Session: Venture Capital


Tuesday, September 17 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

C-Suite Session: Professional Services


Wednesday, October 9 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

C-Suite Session: Energy

DIVERSITY OFFICER ROUNDTABLE SERIES

Peer-to-peer learning sessions facilitated by executives responsible for their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.

Attend if you are:

  • A Human Resources Executive
  • A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
  • A business leader responsible for inclusive talent development

Tuesday, April 23 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Elevating Equity
Hosted by BMO


Friday, May 17 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Elevating Equity
Hosted by Discover


September 2024 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Elevating Equity
Hosted by Navistar


October 2024 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Elevating Equity
Hosted by Health Care Service Corporation

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP SYMPOSIUM 

Chicago United convenes Employee Resource Group Leaders through this series of programming to create an incomparable peer-to-peer learning experience. Participating Senior-level ERGs will learn from thought-leaders and experts as they share actionable strategies towards systemic change and cultural inclusiveness.

Attend if you are:

  • A Chief Human Resources Officer/Chief Diversity Officer
  • An Executive or Senior Human Resources professional responsible for resourcing and/or developing ERGs
  • An ERG Executive Sponsor
  • An ERG Chair/Leader

May 2024 

Preventing Burnout and Succession Planning


Wednesday, September 18 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM

The Importance of Allyship
Hosted by EY

MID-LEVEL MANAGER SERIES

Programming that equips Mid-level Managers with the leadership skills to build collaborative and effective teams and further impact their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Attend if you are:

  • CII Corporate Guide
  • Employee Resource Group Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company

Thursday, April 25 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Lisa Harrell, Chief Human Resource Officer, Cleveland Avenue
Hosted by Wintrust


Thursday, June 13 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Building a Trauma Informed Workplace
Hosted by Wintrust


Thursday, October 10 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Fostering Leadership Agility
Hosted by Wintrust

EMERGING LEADER SERIES

Chicago United works to empower young, diverse professionals to accelerate their careers and advance multiracial leadership within their organizations. This series features Chicago United Business Leaders of Color who assess the tools necessary to navigate corporate culture toward career advancement.

Attend if you are:

  • CII Fellow
  • Employee Resource Group Member/Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company

May 2024 

Creating Your Leadership Blueprint


Thursday, July 25 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Building Your Brand as a Leader
Hosted by Suntory Global Spirits


Thursday, September 26 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

What's My Leadership Style?
Hosted by McDonald's

BUSINESS LEADERS OF COLOR (BLC) SERIES

Through the Business Leaders of Color (BLC) Series, Chicago United identifies innovative, global thinkers and unites them to share insights on corporate board governance. Programming in this series connects BLCs to corporate opportunities and provides a platform to engage with accomplished and diverse Chicago-area business executives.

Attend if you are:

  • A Chicago United Business Leader of Color

Thursday, April 25 

Introduction to Corporate Governance


Tuesday, June 25 

Creating an Impressive Corporate Board Bio


Tuesday, September 24 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Connecting to Board Opportunities
Hosted by Deloitte


Thursday, October 24  | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Board Service: Private vs. Public Companies

BRIDGE AWARDS CELEBRATION

The Bridge Awards Celebration is the premier diversity and inclusion event in Chicago, celebrating excellence in diversity within corporate governance and fostering multiracial leadership at the highest levels of corporate America. The event connects Chicago’s most influential business executives and civic leaders who share the value of advancing inclusion and are leading the charge in their organizations and communities.