SECC Invites You to the Southside Connection Symposium Power Hour Lunch: Infrastructure, Data & the Future Economy
The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) cordially invites our local business community and interested neighbors to join us for our upcoming Southside Connection Symposium Power Hour Lunch on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
This is our second Power Hour Lunch of the year, serving as an exciting build-up to the highly anticipated main Symposium coming this October 2026. Whether you are a local entrepreneur, a community leader, or an engaged resident, we want you at the table for this vital conversation.
We are proud to host this session at The Study at University of Chicago, a beautifully appointed venue that is perfectly suited for networking, learning, and collaboration.
About the Event
Theme: Chicago’s South and Southeast Communities: Infrastructure, Data & the Future Economy
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: The Study at University of Chicago
This dynamic session explores how infrastructure, data, and emerging industries are transforming our regional economic landscape, and what this shift means for local communities, businesses, and workforce pathways.
To guide this conversation, we are bringing together incredibly savvy thought leaders whose insights and unique perspectives will be immensely valuable to our audience.
Meet Our Speakers:
- Moderator: Dr. William W. Towns – Adjunct Professor, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
- Aleena Agrawal – Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, P33 Chicago
- Craig Huffman – Co-Founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners
Registration & Tickets
We highly encourage you to bring a colleague to share in the insights and networking opportunities! To make this easier, we are offering a special discounted rate when you purchase two tickets together.
- Single Ticket: $25 per seat
- Bring-a-Colleague Special: $40 for two tickets ($20 per seat)
Reserve Your Seat Today:
👉 https://bit.ly/symposiumphl2
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
Events like this are made possible through the generous support of our partners. We would like to extend our gratitude to our event sponsors:
- Allstate
- Charity & Associates
- CIBC
- UChicago Office of Civic Engagement
- Brightstar Community Development Corporation
- Federal Self Help Credit Union
- Chicago Community Loan Fund
- CEI Media Group
- David Rubenstein Forum
- The Study Hotel
We look forward to welcoming you on September 16th for an afternoon of powerful insights and community connection!