ThinkChicago Roadshow events brings the city’s leading tech and innovation companies to directly engage with students on campus with career-building opportunities. As Chicago continues to grow as a global technology and innovation, ThinkChicago brings local leaders together to tell the story of what’s growing here and paint a picture of Chicago’s future that encourages students to live and work here after graduation.

WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT: an immersive and interactive experience with Chicago’s leading tech and innovation leaders, learning more about why Chicago thrives as a top-tier destination for talent and career opportunities (15+ local companies will be present).

WHAT COMPANIES CAN EXPECT: direct access to top-tier student who have a strong interest in working in Chicago.

ABOUT WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO, CHICAGONEXT & THINKCHICAGO:

• ABOUT WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO: World Business Chicago is the City of Chicago’s economic development organization chaired by the Mayor. We’re a non-profit, public-private partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business and promotes Chicago as a leading global city.
• ABOUT CHICAGONEXT: supported by a council of 200+ tech and innovation leaders, ChicagoNEXT is World Business Chicago’s dedicated initiative driving inclusive growth and opportunity for the city’s tech economy and innovation ecosystem. ChicagoNEXT manages a portfolio of programs focused on expanding access to capital, talent, university and industry partnerships and building a more inclusive tech community.
• THINKCHICAGO: led by ChicagoNEXT of World Business Chicago and in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, ThinkChicago is our national STEM talent attraction and retention program for local tech and innovation companies.