Smart Tech, Big Dreams: Learning AI for the Future

The future of tech is here and you’re invited. As part of TechChicago Week 2026, Chicago State University at Center for Workforce Equity is hosting Smart Tech, Big Dreams: Learning AI for the Future, a one‑day, high‑energy event designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and real talk about tech‑powered careers. Industry and community partners are bringing the real inside game with hands-on, high-impact experiences that break down what it truly takes to step into tech-enabled careers.

Through interactive activities designed for all ages, you’ll build real skills while exploring in-demand career pathways and gaining unfiltered insight from professionals in the field. Whether you’re brand new to tech, exploring AI, or ready to take your next big leap, this is your space to experiment, learn by doing, and step confidently into what’s next.

Fast, fun, and future‑focused, Smart Tech, Big Dreams is all about learning, connecting, and imagining what’s possible, because the future is smart, and it needs you in it.