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Tech for Good Conference

Tech for Good Conference

Join us at the Tech for Good Conference on February 27-28, 2026 at the University of Chicago.

Sponsored by the Institute of Politics and Graduate Council, this conference welcomes all students with an interest in leveraging technology for the public good, technology policy, and AI governance.

The conference panels cover a variety of topics, with speakers from industry, non-profits, think-tanks, and academia. We provide networking opportunities for students to connect with professionals and each other. For interested student researchers, the conference offers the opportunity to present work through brief lightning talks.

When:

  • February 27-28, 2026

Location:

  • Friday: In-person, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum (4-7pm) & Saieh Hall (7-9pm) + Virtual, Zoom Webinar (4-7pm)
  • Saturday: Virtual, Zoom!

Cost:

  • Free for all students

Who Can Attend:

  • All students (any level, program, university)