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In many historical industries such as AgTech, Fast Food, and Retailing, Chicago became a national leader by leveraging local innovations with a conscious national focus. Today, several organizations — DPI, P33, City Colleges of Chicago and the State of Illinois — have intentional efforts underway to increase the world’s awareness of Chicago as a leading technology center with a strong talent pool. Backed with more than $1 billion in public and private funding, these organizations are focused on specific sectors where Chicago, Illinois and the Midwest have historic strengths: advanced manufacturing, agriculture technology, and B-to-B software, among others.

Hear directly from the leaders of these four organizations on their focus and aspirations, as well as identify ways that your company can best leverage how to obtain a competitive advantage with these upcoming efforts.