4th Annual AI Symposium on Business and Society 

Date / Time

May 18, 2026

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Join us for the 4th Annual Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society on May 18 at UIC. The symposium features industry and academic keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, a poster session and a reception with networking opportunities.
This symposium unites leading experts and practitioners for a dynamic program of keynotes, talks, fireside chats and panels. Together, we will explore cutting-edge AI applications, responsible strategies and workforce implications that ensure AI drives both business success and societal benefit. Join us to help define the future of AI innovation with accountability.
What you’ll gain from this symposium:
  • Actionable frameworks for responsible AI, designed for business and societal impact.
  • Expert insights into scaling AI within organizations, tackling data security and workforce readiness.
  • A deep dive into the economics behind building and sustaining AI energy infrastructure.

The event is hosted by the UIC Department of Information Decision Sciences.

Register for the event.