Partner Events

iOpener 2013

Friday, August 23, 2013

7:00am - 12:00pm

Maggiano’s

The annual i.c.stars iOpener conference brings together CIO’s, entrepreneurs, students, alumni of i.c.stars, and vendors to explore a technology-development topic of mutual interest.

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center leads this conference with a presentation on the role of innovation in driving regional GDP. CIOs and Entrepreneurs participate as table facilitators to discuss how to nurture “cultures of innovation”. The discussions seek to answer how IT organizations will invest in innovation in the coming year.

This year's iOpener considers what it takes to foster a “Culture of Innovation” within an IT organization specifically around Cloud. Participate in facilitated roundtable discussions where insights on these critical areas will be shared.

TechBash 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Castle (Excalibur)

Meet and mingle with the CIO's of 40 companies who will be serving the drinks as Celebrity Bartenders at TechBash. The CIO's will be stationed at one of the bar stations for a period of time during the evening. i.c.stars will provide a map and schedule so that Tech Bashers can easily find Celebrity Bartenders to say hello, network in a relaxed atmosphere and have a drink.

i.c.stars is kicking it up a notch by adding a layer of social networking fun to the evening. Follow i.c.stars on Twitter @icstarschicago, Facebook and LinkedIn to find out which CIOs are attending and what drinks they will be serving. During the party, share highlights and network in real time with others at Excalibur.

Recent Partner Events

Capitalize 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013

7:00am - 12:00pm

516 North Clark St (Maggiano...

This premier event brings together over 150 C-Level IT executives, i.c.stars alumni, sponsors and board members to share and learn together. Capitalize on Illinois is a great opportunity to meet the i.c.stars interns and alums while being immersed in our innovative culture.

CIO Forum & Executive IT Summit

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

7:00am - 2:00pm

The Renaissance Schaumburg...

Welcome to the tenth annual CIO Forum & Executive IT Summit. This conference is intended to benefit the CIOs and senior IT executives throughout the Chicagoland area on an annual basis.

The CIO Forum is developed by and for the leading CIOs and senior IT executives throughout the region in conjunction with the Executive Advisory Council in direct response to the concerns and critical topics of interest.

We are confident you will gain practical solutions to assist you with your business challenges.

2013 Conference Topics may Include:
• Benchmarking - Top Trends
• Mobile Workforce
• Emerging Technologies - What's Next?
• Virtual Office Strategies
• Wireless & Mobile Security - BYOD
• Cloud Computing
• IT Leadership - What Makes an Effective CIO?
• IT Strategic Planning - Changes & Directions
• Infrastructure - Future Directions & Trends
• Social Networking & Media Tools
• Business Innovation and IT Alignment
• Big Data

i.c.stars Stakeholders 2013

Monday, January 21, 2013

10:00am - 2:00pm

339 N. Dearborn (BIN 36),...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and i.c.stars 'dares to dream.' Each year, on MLK Day, i.c.stars brings these two together, inviting its supporters, alumni and their families to consider King's legacy and to become agents of change in their communities.

This year, more than 100 i.c.stars stakeholders including technology, business and community leaders, government and academic representatives and their families will celebrate achievements of i.c.stars interns, alumni, staff, board, employers, volunteers, sponsors and their families.

More information and registration details coming soon! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carey Smith, Development Manager at (312) 275-5730 or csmith@icstars.org

TechBash 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

6:00pm - 10:00pm

632 N. Dearborn (Excalibur),...

Meet and mingle with the CIO's of 40 companies who will be serving the drinks as Celebrity Bartenders at Tech Bash. The CIO's will be stationed at one of the bar stations for a period of time during the evening. i.c.stars will provide a map and schedule so that Tech Bashers can easily find Celebrity Bartenders to say hello, network in a relaxed atmosphere and have a drink.

i.c.stars is kicking it up a notch by adding a layer of social networking fun to the evening. Follow i.c.stars on Twitter @icstarschicago, Facebook and LinkedIn to find out which CIOs are attending and what drinks they will be serving. During the party, share highlights and network in real time with others at Excalibur.

Not an expert in social media? No problem. i.c.stars alums will be on hand to help you join the digital party and demonstrate the client services available through our social enterprise. Don’t miss the fun and the chance to meet the technology leaders who put the bash in Tech Bash!

CONNECT with senior technology executives, friends and colleagues in the IT community. Meet with over 40 CIOs and other executives as you visit their celebrity bar stations.

CONNECT with i.c. stars alumni and interns, the next generation of change-driven, community leaders.

CONNECT with the future by supporting an organization with a 10 year record of success in developing and placing talented and committed young leaders into the technology workforce.

More information and registration details coming soon! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carey Smith, Development Manager at (312) 275-5730 or csmith@icstars.org

2012 Fifty For The Future® Celebration

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Mesirow Financial - 353 N Clark...

Come join us for our 6th Annual Fifty for the Future Celebration, where we recognize 50 college and 10 high school students for the academic and community achievements.

The Illinois Technology Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of the technology talent pipeline in the State of Illinois.

11th annual Chicago Innovation Awards

Monday, October 22, 2012

5:00pm - 8:15pm

Harris Theater - 205 E....

For the 11th consecutive year, the Chicago Innovation Awards will celebrate the creative spirit of the Chicago region by honoring its most innovative new products and services.

This year's 10 Chicago Innovation Award winners and Up-and-Comer Award winners may be large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, high tech, low tech or no tech, but they are all tied together by a commitment to innovation.

iOpener 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

7:00am - 12:00pm

516 N Clark St ( Maggiano'...

The annual i.c. stars iOpener conference brings together CIO’s, entrepreneurs, students, alumni of i.c.stars and vendors to explore a technology-development topic of mutual interest.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce leads this conference with a presentation on the role of innovation in driving regional GDP. CIOs and Entrepreneurs participate as table facilitators to discuss how to nurture “cultures of innovation”. The discussions seek to answer how IT organizations will invest in innovation in the coming year.

This year's iOpener considers what it takes to foster a “Culture of Innovation” within an IT organization specifically around mobility, cloud and social media. Participate in facilitated roundtable discussions where insights on these critical areas will be shared.

Learn what a wide range of companies are doing that’s innovative, what jobs are being created that didn’t exist before and how other companies of all sizes are recruiting staff with innovative DNA. Hear how the workforce is evolving and see how companies are training and, in some cases, retraining their employees to stay on the leading edge of their industries.

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with CIOs and entrepreneurs, to gather new ideas for your business and to learn about the emerging trends in workforce development.

More information and registration details coming soon! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carey Smith, Development Manager at (312) 275-5730 or csmith@icstars.org.