Book Club: Downtown (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Downtown Book Club will gather on October 22 at Leigh Harter's home to discuss The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald. This will be the last book of our American literature series. Enjoy great company, delicious food, and a lively discussion. Attendees are asked to bring a dish or wine to share.

About the Book:

First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted “gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession,” it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.

AI Leadership Series: AI 201 - Making AI Work for You (12/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Chicago Finance Exchange's AI Leadership Series is a progressive learning journey designed to take financial leaders from AI basics to strategic application. The series features four virtual webinars and culminates in an in-person event, with peer-to-peer sharing woven through every session. Members are encouraged to customize their experience and join as their schedule allows.

Session II - AI 201: Making AI Work for You

• AI 201 - Building financials and presentations
• Vibe coding for finance leaders — what is it? No tech background needed
• Building powerful presentations with AI
• Long prompt walkthrough: creating an exec presentation
• Best AI courses members have found — curated list

Series Overivew:

Session I (virtual) - Getting Started in the World of AI: Click to view the recording
Session II (virtual) - Making AI work for YOU - Register Open!
Session III (virtual) - Watch Out - The Risks & Reality
Session IV (virtual) - Complex Uses & What's Next Beyond AI - The Next Frontier
Session V (in-person) - AI After Hours: Cocktails & Conversations

Chicago Finance Exchange upcoming events

Book Club: Downtown (10/22/2026)

AI Leadership Series: AI 201 - Making AI Work for You (12/03/2026)