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X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago · tech · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CHICAGO - TURNING POINT U.S.GAY. (LIMITED PRE-SALE) DTSTART:20260919T050000Z DTEND:20260919T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-33172@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:A limited amount of tickets are available for pre-sale for gua ranteed entry. Tix available at the door.\n\nPrice: $33.77\n\nMore info: h ttps://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/chicago-turning-point-usgay-limited- pre-sale-33172 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:3641 North Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL 60613 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/chicago-turning-point-usgay-lim ited-pre-sale-33172?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ch icago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Recharge DTSTART:20260920T050000Z DTEND:20260920T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T060740Z UID:event-26400@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Get ready to recharge your batteries at "The Sunday Recharge" event - it's the perfect way to kickstart your week with good vibes!\n\nPr ice: $291.62 (Range: $291.62 - $321.87)\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue. com/Events/Details/the-sunday-recharge-26400 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T060740Z LOCATION:Chicagoland Area\, Chicago\, IL 60604 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/the-sunday-recharge-26400?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Petals & Power Behind The Mask DTSTART:20260920T050000Z DTEND:20260920T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180851Z UID:event-25492@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Where the softness and femininity of women are met with streng th and courage.\n\nPrice: $354.16 (Range: $354.16 - $3405.99)\n\nMore info : https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/petals-power-behind-the-mask-2549 2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180851Z LOCATION:2520 South Hoyne Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60608 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/petals-power-behind-the-mask-25 492?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Explore IBM Tech Apprenticeships DTSTART:20260921T180000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004453Z UID:10006961-1789995600-1789999200@colleges.ccc.edu CATEGORIES:tech LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004453Z URL:https://colleges.ccc.edu/event/explore-ibm-tech-apprenticeships-2/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:CCC X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ccc.edu/wright/home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tech Help Drop-in DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T181944Z UID:10006902-1790096400-1790103600@www.fppld.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:No registration is required. \nBring your tech questions\, pro blems or concerns\, and we will try our best to help you! \nAnything from email to apps\, phones to computers\, we are here to help. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T181944Z LOCATION:Small Meeting Room\, 10311 Grand Ave\, Franklin Park\, IL\, 60131 \, United States URL:https://www.fppld.org/event/tech-help-drop-in/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Franklin Park Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.fppld.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Implementation in Business | Chicago DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180851Z UID:event-26496-occ-12716@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Learn how Artificial Intelligence can transform operations\, b oost efficiency\, and drive industry growth!\n\nPrice: $499.00 (Range: $49 9.00 - $699.00)\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/ai-im plementation-in-business-chicago-26496 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180851Z LOCATION:0 South Halsted Street\, Chicago\, Illinois 60621\, United States URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/ai-implementation-in-business-c hicago-26496?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-i l X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Owning Your Advantage: Practical IP Strategies for AI Startups DTSTART:20260923T213000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062611Z UID:10002345-1790181000-1790188200@polsky.uchicago.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:​As AI transforms every industry\, intellectual property is becoming critical to startup success. \n​Join legal experts\, investors\ , and AI founders for a practical discussion on protecting your innovation \, including patents\, proprietary data and models\, AI-generated content\ , and common IP pitfalls. \n​Learn what investors look for and how to bu ild a defensible AI business while moving fast. \nAgenda \n\n4:30 – 4:45 p.m. // Registration\n4:45 – 5:30 p.m. // Panel discussion\n5:30 – 6: 30 p.m. // Networking reception\n\n​Speakers \n\n​Deborah “Debbie” Laughton\nPartner\, McAndrews\, Held & Malloy\nLaughton is an intellectua l property attorney focused on patent prosecution\, litigation\, strategy\ , transactional work\, and portfolio management. She is recognized by Inte llectual Asset Management’s (IAM) Patent 1000\, the Legal 500 U.S. Elite \, and as an Illinois Super Lawyer. She often serves as lead attorney on h igh-stakes patent disputes\, and was part of a team that successfully repr esented a client before the United States Supreme Court as it reviewed the standard for awarding enhanced patent infringement damages. Debbie advise s clients on legal considerations surrounding AI initiatives\, including i nternal AI development and deployment\, as well as partnerships with AI te chnology providers. She was recently recognized by Crain’s Chicago Busin ess as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting\, Consulting\, and Law\, and sh e is a longtime member of the University of Illinois College of Engineerin g Board of Visitors.\nSid Ramesh\, MD\, MS\nCofounder and Chief Scientific Officer\, Slideflow Labs\nSid Ramesh is cofounder and chief scientific of ficer of SlideflowLabs and a physician-scientist at the University of Chic ago. 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She evaluates transformative pre-seed technologies emer ging from the University of Chicago across AI\, life sciences\, quantum co mputing\, and energy\, with a focus on technical feasibility\, clinical im pact\, and market potential.\n\n​Moderator \n\n​Jeremie Bacon\nAdjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship\nSenior Advisor to the Polsky Cen ter for Entrepreneurship and Innovation\n​An investor\, entrepreneur\, a nd Adjunct Associate Professor at Chicago Booth who supports AI-driven sta rtups through venture strategy and early-stage investment. 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