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02/27/2026 | Events | Community | Academics
COD Welcomes Hundreds for Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
By Angela Mennecke
Hundreds of entrepreneurs, business leaders, students and innovators gathered at College of DuPage for the second annual Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit, a full-day event exploring artificial intelligence, quantum technology and the future of work.
Hosted by COD and Innovation DuPage, the summit brought together regional and national leaders to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and creating new economic opportunities across the Midwest.
Featured speakers included representatives from Intel and Lenovo, along with COD President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi and other regional thought leaders. Jon Hansen of WGN Radio moderated conversations throughout the day, guiding discussions on innovation, market forces and the power of collaboration across sectors.
