Artificial intelligence is transforming financial services and industry, reshaping everything from risk management and fraud detection to compliance and customer trust. As AI becomes more deeply integrated into financial systems, ensuring responsibility, transparency, and fairness is essential. Read our op-ed on the need to make AI safer and less scary.
Join us at the Chicago Forum for Responsible AI in FinTech, where industry leaders, policymakers, and AI experts will explore ethical and strategic AI implementation in banking, payments, insurance, and beyond.
Agenda:
- 12:30–1 p.m. Networking
- 1–1:05 p.m. Introduction to DPI, Venkat Venkatakrishnan, Director of R&D, DPI
- 1:05–1:10 p.m. Introduction to DPI, Industry Partners and AI Practice, Brad Spirrison, Corporate Engagement Lead, DPI
- 1:10–1:15 p.m. Responsible AI at DPI, Alvin Chin, Research Scientist, DPI
- 1:15–1:45 p.m. AI Governance and Policy, Lav Varshney, Associate Professor, UIUC and DPI
- 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Fireside Chat: Workforce Development in Responsible AI, Randy Nornes, EVP, Enterprise Client Partner, Aon; moderated by Vishal Sachdev, Clinical Associate Professor, UIUC and DPI Faculty-in-Residence
- 2:15–2:30 p.m. Coffee break and networking
- 2:30–3 p.m. Fireside chat: AI Risks in FinTech, Kevin Kalinich, Intangible Assets Global Collaboration Leader, Aon; and Frank Quan, assistant professor, UIUC and DPI; moderated by Wei Wei, Associate Professor, UIUC
- 3–3:30 p.m. Fireside Chat: Certification and a Responsible AI Framework in FinTech, Xiaochen Zhang, Founder and CEO, FinTech4Good and AI 2030, moderated by Alvin Chin
- 3:30–4:15 p.m. Panel discussion: Kris Hammond (Northwestern University), Rajarshi Roy (IEEE Computer Society Chicago), Brendan McGinty (NCSA), and OJ Laos (Armanino); moderated by Brad Spirrison
- 4:15–4:45 p.m. Breakout groups
- 4:45–5 p.m. Presentations of results from breakout groups
- 5–5:05 p.m. Next steps and conclusion, Brad Spirrison, Alvin Chin
- 5:05–6 p.m. Reception and networking. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
ADMISSION IS FREE
This is a must-attend event for professionals looking to shape the future of AI implementation responsibly, network, and share knowledge with movers and shakers in the field.
Date & Location:
- April 3, 1–6 p.m.
DPI, 200 S. Wacker, Discovery Room
Parking: Although there is no parking at DPI, paid parking is available within walking distance:
- Tower Park Garage, 211 W. Adams
- Trader’s Self Park, 326 S. Wells
Use the iParkit app for a discounted rate.
Learn more about the importance of responsible AI from DPI’s own Research Scientist, Alvin Chin.
For more information, please contact: akshayau@illinois.edu