3rd Annual AI Symposium: Exploring the Future Together

Left to right: Panelists Lisa Cox (CBIS), Morgan Diamond (DPI), Deb Jenson (IBM), and Moderator Mary Purk (UIC and Wharton) discuss AI ethics, workforce readiness, and measuring AI ROI.
Introduction
On May 16, 2025 the 3rd Annual AI Symposium gathered industry and academic leaders to explore how AI is reshaping industries and how to scale it responsibly. Sponsored by UIC Business, Department of Information and Decision Sciences, and the Discovery Partners Institute, key topics included data security, ethical frameworks, sustainable infrastructure, and workforce readiness.