Booth recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the UChicago China Forum, bringing together over 300 students, diplomats, founders, and academics for a full day of dialogue on U.S.-China collaboration. Co-hosted by the Greater China Club and CSSA, the event featured panels on AI, fintech, consumer brands, and healthcare innovation. A standout session on generative AI explored the future of creativity at the intersection of technology, commerce, and ethics. The Forum underscored Booth’s ongoing commitment to global exchange and thought leadership.

How is AI transforming the world – and how can future business leaders keep up? At Chicago Booth’s 7th Annual Technology Conference, students, alumni, and tech innovators from companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Capital One gathered to explore how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping industries and everyday experiences.

With powerful keynotes and industry-led panel discussions, the event offered a look at where technology is headed and what it means for the next generation of leaders.

Professor Mike Minnis gives an inside look at his role supporting Booth’s faculty, from hiring leading researchers to shaping curriculum. He reflects on memorable faculty debates, shares what’s ahead with the new Applied AI group, and offers advice on how students can build meaningful connections with professors.