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NexGen Summit 2025 Schedule

The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Events take place at the Sable at Navy Pier unless otherwise noted below. 

Wednesday, August 13
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm NexGen 2025 Kickoff Dinner Reception
Pick up your name badge and event program.
Lirica Main Dining Room (located in the Sable at Navy Pier)
Thursday, August 14
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration
Pick up your name badge and event program.
Ontario Foyer
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Networking Brunch Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Welcome & Introductions Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Educational Session: DEI in Corporations
Melissa Lin, Righi Fitch Law Group
Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm Break Ontario Foyer 
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Educational Session: Artificial Intelligence
Brian Davis, Melick & Porter LLP
Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break  Ontario Foyer
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Educational Session
Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Break Ontario Foyer
4:00 pm - 4:55 pm Educational Session: GenZ Juries
Melissa Bailey, Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell
Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
4:55 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Remarks Huron-Ontario Ballrooms
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner Reception Offshore Rooftop