Who should attend?
This event brings together 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, and industry experts already in the AI space and those who are curious.
Public
Early stage startups
Growth startups
Late stage lab partners
Corporate innovators
VCs
2024 Keynote
Greg Case
CEO
Greg Case is Chief Executive Officer of Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions. He is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
Before joining Aon, he served on the governing Shareholders; Council at McKinsey & Company, a leading international management consultant, and led their Global Insurance and Financial Services Practice. Prior to McKinsey, he worked for the investment banking firm of Piper, Jaffray
and Hopwood and at the Federal Reserve Bank.
Looking back
Our 2023 AI Innovation Summit was incredible, read the impact on our blog to get energized for 2024.
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2024 Summit Agenda
6.27.24 | 10 AM – 6:20 PM CST
Tickets now available for purchase, free for members
Welcome Breakfast
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Join us for a morning meal as we gear up for an exciting day of talks and presentations.
Opening Remarks
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Kick off the event with insights from our hosts, setting the stage for the day’s activities with 1871’s CEO, Betsy Ziegler.
Opening Keynote
10:40 AM – 11:20 AM
Insights from our featured speaker to set the tone for the day’s discussions featuring a Fireside with 1871’s CEO Betsy Ziegler & Greg Case, CEO @ Aon.
Break
11:20 AM – 11:25 AM
A quick pause to refresh and prepare for the next session.
Pitch Session 1
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM
Witness innovative pitches from promising startups showcasing their solutions and business models – featuring 1871’s 2024 InsurTech Innovation Lab Cohort.
Break
12:15 PM – 12:25 PM
Another short break to stretch, grab a coffee, and network.
Pitch Session 2
12:25 PM – 1:15 PM
Continuing with exciting pitches and ideas from emerging talents, providing a platform for new voices in the industry – featuring 1871’s 2024 InsurTech Innovation Lab Cohort.
Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Enjoy a meal and network with fellow attendees, exchanging ideas and building connections.
Startup Alley
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Explore booths and demonstrations from cutting-edge startups, offering a hands-on look at their latest technologies and services – featuring 1871’s 2024 InsurTech Innovation Lab Cohort.
Breakouts
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Attend various breakout sessions, each focusing on a different innovative theme or topic, allowing for deeper discussion and interaction.
Break
4:15 PM – 4:25 PM
Time for a short break before our final keynote session.
Closing Keynote
4:25 PM – 5:05 PM
A joint presentation by leading voices in the industry, wrapping up today’s main insights and takeaways a fireside chat with 1871’s Betsy Ziegler and guest.
Closing Remarks
5:05 PM – 5:10 PM
Final thoughts and a thank-you to all participants, speakers, and sponsors for their contributions from 1871’s CEO, Betsy Ziegler
Happy Hour offsite at Barrio
5:10 PM – 6:20 PM
65 W Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Conclude the day with a relaxed networking session at a nearby venue, providing a perfect environment to unwind and network informally.
InsurTech Innovation Lab Cohort Showcase!
2023 Summit Agenda
Location: 1871
Agenda for the day includes the following: breakfast, breakout rooms, pitch competition, networking lunch, expert panel, tech playground, startup booths, pitch finals, and happy hour.
Welcome breakfast
9:00 AM
Networking, coffee, and light breakfast.
Opening remarks
9:30 AM
1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler
Morning fireside
A Global Perspective on AI Driven Transformation.
9:45 AM
Serbia’s AI driven transformation, the intersection of AI & Public Service, Responsible AI policies, AI education.
Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of Serbia
AI breakout rooms
10:50 AM
Topic 1: Practicing Trustworthy and Responsible AI
Topic 2: Design thinking and AI: Growth catalysts for your business
Topic 3: Quantumblack: How to scale, organize, and win in the artificial intelligence sector
Topic 4: Exploring AI use cases with EX3 Labs
Networking lunch
11:50-12:45 PM
Boxed lunches to move around while you enjoy engaging with our community.
AI Tech Challenge winners announced
12:45 PM
Expert AI panel
Navigating the AI Frontier
12:55 PM
Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on the latest advancements, ethical considerations, and potential societal impact of AI, as they discuss its revolutionary potential to shape industries and our world in the coming years.
AI startup
pitch session
Session 1
1:50 PM
Session 2
2:40 PM
Discover the best of 1871’s AI Cohort during the pitch showcase, featuring the winners of the AI Innovation Lab Pitch Competition. Get inspired as you hear how our founders are reshaping industries and driving innovation with their AI powered solutions.
AI startup alley
3:20 PM
Meet the cohort of startups from the AI innovation lab in this trade show-like experience deemed Startup Alley. Engage with passionate founders, explore their innovative technologies, and foster valuable connections with the founders shaping the future of your industry.
Keynote
4:00 PM
Scaling AI Infrastructure with Max Hjelm Hosted by Ernie Rogers
Closing remarks
4:50 PM
1871 sends everyone off with warm thanks for joining our celebration of AI innovation.
Happy hour
5:00 PM
Enjoy a wind-down from a full day of programming & content.
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