iOpener 2011

When: Friday, August 26th, 2011
Where: 516 North Clark St (Maggiano's), Chicago ILLINOIS
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
The annual i.c. stars iOpener conference brings together CIO’s, entrepreneurs, students, alumni of i.c.stars and vendors to explore a technology-development topic of mutual interest. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce leads this conference with a presentation on the role of innovation in driving regional GDP. CIOs and Entrepreneurs participate...

iOpener Conference 2010

When: Friday, August 27th, 2010
Where: Maggiano's - 516 North Clark St., Chicago, IL, Chicago ILLINOIS
Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at iOpener 2010 to learn what a wide range of companies are doing that’s innovative, what jobs are being created that didn’t exist 3 years ago and how other companies of all sizes are recruiting staff with innovative DNA. Hear how the workforce is evolving and see how companies are training and, in some cases,...

Conference - Culture of Innovation

When: Friday, August 28th, 2009
Where: CARNIVALE 720 West Fulton Market, Chicago ILLINOIS
Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
The annual i.c. stars iOpener conference brings together CIO’s, entrepreneurs, students, alumni of the i.c.stars program and vendors to explore a technology-development topic of mutual interest. This year iOpener considers what it takes to foster a “Culture of Innovation” within an IT organization. iOpener offers attendees a unique...

iOpener 2008

When: Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Where: Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E. Washington St., Chicago ILLINOIS
Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Be part of the Innovation Discussion in Chicago!! Each table at our event will have a group discussion lead by a local CIO, Entrepreneur, i.c.stars alums, sponsors, volunteers, University students, and you. This year’s i.c.stars iOpener event is an interactive discussion to generate and capture a series of recommendations for...

A Measurable Impact

Initial placement rate:
95%
Industry retention rate:
81%
College attendance rate:
44%
Alumni actively engaged in their communities:
70%
Average 12-month earnings before program:
$9,000
Average 12-month earnings after program:
$31,000