BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260701T134342Z UID:E010294E-8D52-49A8-A30A-3D965CF15170 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T200000 DESCRIPTION:Technology with Purpose: Leading the Future of Chicago Engineer ing\n\nCelebrate the 29th anniversary of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) w ith an evening of high-impact dialogue\, visionary leadership\, and commun ity networking.\n\nAs artificial intelligence\, advanced computing\, and n ext-generation automation rapidly reshape our world\, the demand for consc ientious\, forward-thinking leadership has never been more critical. This premier panel discussion brings together an elite lineup of Chicago’s to p technology executives and academic pioneers to explore how we can innova te responsibly\, inspire globally\, and lead with integrity.\n\nWhether yo u are an industry executive\, an engineering professional\, a graduate stu dent\, or a passionate STEM advocate\, this event will provide you with ac tionable insights on navigating the engineering lifecycle\, maintaining da ta integrity\, and fostering inclusive leadership in an AI-driven economy. \n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\n πŸ—“οΈ Event Details\n\n-\nDate: Tuesday\, July 7th\, 2026\n\n-\nTime: 5: 30 PM – 8:00 PM CT\n\n-\nLocation: The Discovery Room @ DPI (UIUC Chicag o Headquarters)\, 200 S. Wacker Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\n\n-------------------- -------------------------------------------\n\nπŸŽ™οΈ Featured Panelists\ n\nOur powerhouse panel features distinguished leaders spanning major ente rprise tech\, global finance\, elite research labs\, and top-tier academic institutions:\n\n-\nDr. Nadya Mason – Dean of the Pritzker School of Mo lecular Engineering\, University of Chicago\n\n-\nAnne Lee – Chief Techn ology Officer (CTO)\, Nokia Bell Labs\n\n-\nLatha Ramamoorthy – Product Portfolio Operations Manager\, JPMorgan Chase & Co.\n\n-\nCarol Davids – Research Assistant Professor & Director of the Real-Time Communications L ab\, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)\n\n--------------------------- ------------------------------------\n\nπŸ“‹ Agenda\n\n-\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome & Check in & Introduction to IEEE WIE Day\n\n-\n6:00 PM – 7 :00 PM: Moderated Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A\n\n-\nFocus areas: The i ntersection of ethical innovation\, how AI/automation impact local communi ties\, and the vital role of the IEEE Code of Ethics in modern industry.\n \n-\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking Reception\n\n------------------------ ---------------------------------------\n\n🎟️ Registration\n\nSpace i s limited at the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) headquarters. Secure y our spot today to connect with local tech ecosystems\, find mentors\, and help shape the future of engineering in Chicago.\n\nRoom: Discover Room\, 200 South Wacker Drive 4th floor \, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States\, 6 0642 LOCATION:Room: Discover Room\, 200 South Wacker Drive 4th floor \, Chicago\ , Illinois\, United States\, 60642 ORGANIZER:jiaqichen@ieee.org SEQUENCE:12 SUMMARY:Technology with Purpose: Leading the Future of Chicago Engineering URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558503 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><h2 data-path-to-node="2">Technology with Pur pose: Leading the Future of Chicago Engineering</h2>\n<p data-path-to-node ="3">Celebrate the 29th anniversary of <strong data-path-to-node="3" data- index-in-node="34">IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)</strong> with an evenin g of high-impact dialogue\, visionary leadership\, and community networkin g.</p>\n<p data-path-to-node="4">As artificial intelligence\, advanced com puting\, and next-generation automation rapidly reshape our world\, the de mand for conscientious\, forward-thinking leadership has never been more c ritical. This premier panel discussion brings together an elite lineup of Chicago&rsquo\;s top technology executives and academic pioneers to explor e how we can <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="339">innova te responsibly\, inspire globally\, and lead with integrity</strong>.</p>\ n<p data-path-to-node="5">Whether you are an industry executive\, an engin eering professional\, a graduate student\, or a passionate STEM advocate\, this event will provide you with actionable insights on navigating the en gineering lifecycle\, maintaining data integrity\, and fostering inclusive leadership in an AI-driven economy.</p>\n<hr data-path-to-node="6">\n<h3 data-path-to-node="7">πŸ—“οΈ Event Details</h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node="8 ">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="8\,0\,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8\,0\, 0" data-index-in-node="0">Date:</strong> Tuesday\, July 7th\, 2026</p>\n</ li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="8\,1\,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8\,1\ ,0" data-index-in-node="0">Time:</strong> 5:30 PM &ndash\; 8:00 PM CT</p>\ n</li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="8\,2\,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8\ ,2\,0" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</strong> The Discovery Room @ DPI (UIUC Chicago Headquarters)\, 200 S. Wacker Dr.\, Chicago\, IL&nbsp\;</p>\ n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node="9">\n<h3 data-path-to-node="10"> πŸŽ™οΈ Featured Panelists</h3>\n<p data-path-to-node="11">Our powerhouse panel features distinguished leaders spanning major enterprise tech\, glob al finance\, elite research labs\, and top-tier academic institutions:</p> \n<ul data-path-to-node="12">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="12\,0\,0"><stro ng data-path-to-node="12\,0\,0" data-index-in-node="0">Dr. Nadya Mason</st rong> &ndash\; Dean of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering\, <em data-path-to-node="12\,0\,0" data-index-in-node="72">University of Chicago </em></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="12\,1\,0"><strong data-path- to-node="12\,1\,0" data-index-in-node="0">Anne Lee</strong> &ndash\; Chief Technology Officer (CTO)\, <em data-path-to-node="12\,1\,0" data-index-in -node="43">Nokia Bell Labs</em></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="12 \,2\,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12\,2\,0" data-index-in-node="0">Latha Ramamoorthy</strong> &ndash\; Product Portfolio Operations Manager\, <em d ata-path-to-node="12\,2\,0" data-index-in-node="58">JPMorgan Chase &amp\; Co.</em></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="12\,3\,0"><strong data-pa th-to-node="12\,3\,0" data-index-in-node="0">Carol Davids</strong> &ndash\ ; Research Assistant Professor &amp\; Director of the Real-Time Communicat ions Lab\, <em data-path-to-node="12\,3\,0" data-index-in-node="92">Illino is Institute of Technology (IIT)</em></p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr data-path-to- node="13">\n<h3 data-path-to-node="14">πŸ“‹ Agenda</h3>\n<ul data-path-to- node="15">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="15\,0\,0"><strong data-path-to-nod e="15\,0\,0" data-index-in-node="0">5:30 PM &ndash\; 6:00 PM:</strong> Wel come &amp\; Check in &amp\; Introduction to IEEE WIE Day</p>\n</li>\n<li>\ n<p data-path-to-node="15\,1\,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15\,1\,0" data -index-in-node="0">6:00 PM &ndash\; 7:00 PM:</strong> Moderated Panel Disc ussion &amp\; Audience Q&amp\;A</p>\n<ul data-path-to-node="15\,1\,1">\n<l i>\n<p data-path-to-node="15\,1\,1\,0\,0"><em data-path-to-node="15\,1\,1\ ,0\,0" data-index-in-node="0">Focus areas: The intersection of ethical inn ovation\, how AI/automation impact local communities\, and the vital role of the IEEE Code of Ethics in modern industry.</em></p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</l i>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node="15\,2\,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15\,2 \,0" data-index-in-node="0">7:00 PM &ndash\; 8:00 PM:</strong> Networking Reception&nbsp\;</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node="16">\n<h3 data- path-to-node="17">🎟️ Registration</h3>\n<p data-path-to-node="18">Spa ce is limited at the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) headquarters. Secu re your spot today to connect with local tech ecosystems\, find mentors\, and help shape the future of engineering in Chicago.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR