People and institutions engage in the public square and the private marketplace for the purpose of promoting commerce and growth, improving quality of life in neighborhoods and cities and creating institutions to promote democratic governance. These interactions are shaped by rapidly emerging technologies and access to those technologies. The 2013 UIC Urban Forum will debate the role of technology as a critical element in enhancing the capacity of institutions to adjust and adapt to metropolitan regions’ emerging economic, political and social challenges.

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THURSDAY
DECEMBER 5, 2013
The University of Illinois at Chicago is pleased to announce the 2013 UIC Urban Forum:
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Thursday People and institutions engage in the public square and the private marketplace for the
December 5, 2013 purpose of promoting commerce and growth, improving quality of life in neighborhoods
and cities and creating institutions to promote democratic governance. These interactions
UIC Forum
are shaped by rapidly emerging technologies and access to those technologies. The 2013
725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
UIC Urban Forum will debate the role of technology as a critical element in enhancing
Chicago
Doors open at 8 AM
Program begins at 8:45 AM
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the capacity of institutions to adjust and adapt to metropolitan regions’ emerging economic,
political and social challenges.
2013 URBAN FORUM AGENDA:
8:45 – 9 AM
$25 for general public (includes lunch)
Admission is complimentary for all
Chicago-area faculty and students
but online registration is still required.
Please bring a school ID for free
admission.
Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares
9 – 9:45 AM
Keynote Address and Audience Q&A (To be Announced)
9:45 – 11 AM
Morning Panel #1:
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reating Informed Communities:
Accessible Technologies To Help Enhance The Quality Of Life
Brian Kelly, President, Payer Provider Solutions, Quintiles
John Tolva, Former Chief Technology Officer, City of Chicago
Susana Vasquez, Executive Director, LISC
Moderated by Natalie Moore, WBEZ
All attendees must register online
prior to the Forum. To secure your
registration and for more information,
please visit uicurbanforum.org.
Questions? Email UICUrban@uic.edu
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Twitter at @UIC_UrbanForum
2013 UIC URBAN FORUM
CO-CHAIRS:
The Honorable
Toni Preckwinkle,
Welcome Remarks
11 AM – 12:15 PM Morning Panel #2:
Advanced Technology Driving Our Workforce:
The Growing Effect Of Technology On Tomorrow’s Jobs
Mark Harris, President and CEO, Illinois Science and Technology Coalition
Jeff Malehorn, President and CEO, World Business Chicago
Theresa Mintle, President and CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Moderated by Niala Boodhoo, WBEZ
12:15 – 1 PM
Lunch
1 – 2:15 PM
Afternoon Discussion #1:
Tuning In:
How Can Technology Help Unite The Government With Its People?
Cook County Board President
Paula Allen-Meares,
Chancellor, University of Illinois
at Chicago
Jane Fountain, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Adjunct Professor of
Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Jon Gant, Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Daniel O’Neil, Executive Director, SmartChicago Collaborative
Moderated by John Hendren, English Correspondent, Al Jazeera
1 – 2:15 PM
Afternoon Discussion #2:
High-Tech Healthcare:
What Is The Potential Global Impact Of Health Services With Smart Technology?
Bénédicte Callan, Clinical Professor, Arizona State University College for Health Solutions
Jerry A. Krishnan, Professor of Medicine and Public Health, Associate Vice President for
Population Health Sciences, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Julio Silva, Chief Medical Information Officer, Rush University Medical Center
Moderated by Michelle Russell, Partner and Manager, Boston Consulting Group
2:30 - 3:45 PM Afternoon Discussion #3:
The Growing Metropolis:
How Will Emerging Technologies Influence Urban Growth And Development?
Herman Brewer, Bureau Chief, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development
Scott Miller, Owner and President, The Innovation Machine
Howard Wial, Executive Director, Center for Urban Economic Development, University of Illinois at Chicago
Moderated by Brian Fabes, CEO, Civic Consulting Alliance
2:30 - 3:45 PM Afternoon Discussion #4:
Workforce Development:
How Can We Adapt Technology To Create And Retain Jobs?
Mary Rose Hennessy, Founder and Executive Director, University of Illinois Business Innovative Systems
Sandee Kastrul, Co-founder and President, i.c.stars
Alfred Tatum, Interim Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago
Darrell West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies, Brookings Institution
Moderated by Steve Koch, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, City of Chicago
3:45 PM
Keynote Address and QA (To be Announced)
*Panel times subject to change