Chicago United is the premier collaborator and thought leader in advancing inclusion. Our year-long programming series provides platforms for attendees at all levels of an organization to learn and engage with peers, and ultimately lead transformative change throughout Chicago’s business ecosystem.
C-Suite Sessions
C-Suite Sessions is an exclusive series of four panel discussions led by CEOs and senior leaders who are implementing innovative strategies within their respective industry.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A member of Chicago United’s CEO Council, including senior leaders within a Member Company who has company-wide responsibility.
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Thursday, April 24 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
C-Suite Session: Nonprofit & Civic Organizations
June 2025
C-Suite Session: Higher Education - Addressing the
Pipeline Gaps
September 2025
C-Suite Session: Entrepreneurship
October 2025
C-Suite Session: Hot Topics
DIVERSITY OFFICER ROUNDTABLE SERIES
Peer-to-peer learning sessions focused on current trends and leading practices that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A Human Resources Executive
- An Inclusion Officer
- A business leader responsible for inclusive talent development
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April 2025
Sharing Best Practices
May 2025
Sharing Best Practices
September 2025
Sharing Best Practices
October 2025
Sharing Best Practices
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP SYMPOSIUMS
A prime opportunity to learn best practices from experts on creating models for highly effective resource groups that advance business imperatives.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A Chief Human Resources Officer
- An Executive or Senior Human Resources professional responsible for resourcing and/or developing ERGs
- An ERG Executive Sponsor
- An ERG Chair/Leader
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May 2025
Leveraging Your ERG Leadership
For Career Advancement
September 2025
ERG and Community Impact Collaboration
MID-LEVEL MANAGER SERIES
Programming developed to equip managers with the leadership skills to establish collaborative and effective teams while building a solid foundation for career growth.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- CII Corporate Guide
- Employee Resource Group Leader
- Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
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May 2025
Social Emotional Intelligence Workshop
June 2025
Leading From the Middle
October 2025
Preventing Burnout: Managing Time
and Stress
EMERGING LEADER SERIES
Focused on the advancement of young professionals, this series features insight and guidance from executives on navigating corporate culture toward career growth.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- CII Fellow
- Employee Resource Group Member/Leader
- Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
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April 2025
Collaborating Across Generations
July 2025
Emotional Agility in the Workplace
September 2025
Network Your Way to Coaching, Mentorship,
and Sponsorship Opportunities
BUSINESS LEADERS OF COLOR (BLC)
PROGRAMMING SERIES
This programming series supports Chicago United’s Business Leaders of Color with a lineup of topics that provides innovations and ideas that support BLCs to become prime candidates for Corporate Board service.
Who Should Attend?
Attend if you are:
- A Chicago United Business Leader of Color
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April 2025
Corporate Governance
June 2025
Corporate Bio: Defining Your Brand
September 2025
Get On A Board: Making Connections
October 2025
Board Service: Private vs. Public Companies