Two days of intensive, hands-on AI training in downtown Chicago. Build real AI systems with 39 other professionals from the Midwest's most dynamic industries. Employer-reimbursable under IRS Section 127.
Chicago is the economic engine of the Midwest and one of the most important cities in the world for finance, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare — all industries undergoing massive AI transformation. With 36 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Chicago metro area, including Boeing, Abbott, Caterpillar, Baxter, and McDonald's, the demand for professionals who can build and deploy AI systems has never been higher.
Chicago's financial sector is particularly AI-intensive. The city is home to the CME Group (the world's largest derivatives exchange), major trading firms like Citadel and Jump Trading, and institutional asset managers that deploy machine learning at enormous scale. The city's healthcare systems — Northwestern Medicine, Rush, University of Chicago Medicine — are leaders in AI-powered diagnostics and patient care.
Manufacturing and logistics companies across the Midwest are adopting AI for predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, and quality control. If you work in any of these industries and need to add AI to your skillset, this bootcamp will get you there in two days. You will build real systems, not watch presentations — and you will do it alongside 39 other professionals who are equally serious about mastering AI.
Chicago is one of the most underrated AI hiring markets in the country. It combines a deep quant-trading ecosystem, heavy industrials, healthcare systems, and a growing tech scene along the West Loop. Cost of living is dramatically lower than SF or NYC for comparable comp, and several Chicago-headquartered companies build AI that literally moves goods through the American economy.
Where the work is. The bootcamp venue is in the West Loop / Fulton Market corridor, a few minutes from Ogilvie and Union Station. Most of the city's AI hiring clusters around the Loop, River North, Fulton Market, and the Lake Forest / Deerfield tech belt on the North Shore.
Industry mix. Quant finance, industrial AI, healthtech, legaltech, logistics, and CPG. Chicago is the best U.S. city for AI engineers who want to work on physical-world problems without paying Bay Area rent.
Two full days, Thursday and Friday. Arrive ready to work. Leave ready to build.
Chicago Training Venue · Downtown / Loop Area
Thursday – Friday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Thursday – Friday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
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Our Chicago training venue is in the Loop / downtown area, walking distance from major CTA and Metra stations. The exact address will be shared with registered attendees two weeks before the bootcamp.
Downtown Chicago has abundant hotel options. Upcoming is a great time to visit — pleasant weather and reasonable rates.
The venue is in the Loop / downtown area, within walking distance of the CTA L stations and Union Station. It is the most accessible area of the city. The exact address is shared with registered attendees two weeks before the bootcamp.
Yes. Chicago is within easy driving distance of Milwaukee (1.5 hrs), Indianapolis (3 hrs), Detroit (4.5 hrs), St. Louis (4.5 hrs), Minneapolis (6 hrs), and other Midwest cities. Several attendees drive in and stay at a downtown hotel for the two days. Parking is available near the venue.
Highly relevant. Chicago is one of the world's financial capitals, and AI is transforming trading, risk analysis, fraud detection, and portfolio management. The bootcamp covers machine learning models, deep learning, NLP, and AI agents — all skills that financial firms are paying premium salaries for. The hands-on approach means you leave with deployable skills, not just theory.
Not for the bootcamp. Downtown Chicago is extremely walkable and well-served by the CTA L train. Both airports (O'Hare and Midway) connect directly to downtown via the L. Rideshare is also widely available. If you drive in, parking garages are nearby.
Absolutely. The Midwest is the heart of American manufacturing, and AI is revolutionizing predictive maintenance, quality control, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization. The machine learning and deep learning skills you learn in this bootcamp are directly applicable to manufacturing and logistics workflows.
We have a second Chicago cohort planned for September 17–18, 2026. You can also attend in NYC (June), Dallas (July), or Los Angeles (August). Your registration is transferable across all cities and dates.
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September 17–18, 2026 in downtown Chicago. Two days that will transform your AI capabilities. Join the waitlist to secure your spot.
40 seats · Chicago, IL · September 17–18, 2026 · First come, first served