Our platform is built on the big shoulders of Chicago's working class history, shaped by the city's inclusiveness, diversity and excellence of intellectual discourse.

Talks, Conversations, Labs that examine subjects from a myriad of angles.

From Bill Clinton to Martha Stewart, Padma Lakshmi to Michael Strahan, Common to Mario Battali, our speakers represent an unmatched combination of depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise.

No matter who you are, what you do or where you’re from, we believe you should have access to great ideas that inspire you to transform your world.