#647 In-person and Online: City of Chicago’s Department of Technology and Innovation​

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first budget proposal announced the establishment of the Department of Technology and Innovation, which went live in early 2024. Since that time, the department has implemented an entirely new structure to tech at the city of Chicago. The new department has organized around a bridge from waterfall to agile, with divisions for planning, delivery, support, and security. To ensure a product orientation and platform-based strategy, DTI has added service owners, business relationship managers, and a culture of continuous improvement.

With DTI, it’s never solely about process or methodology, though. We are driving toward a people-first vision for technology at Chicago. Whether the tool is a web app or AI, we center on better services so that the people of Chicago can get easier access to city services, benefits, and programs.

This event will be in person, but you can also tune in via livestream. Doors open at 6pm. The livestream and announcements will start around 6:30pm CDT.

In-person: i.c.stars, 750 N Orleans, Suite 500 (5th floor), Chicago IL.

For more information on our in-person events, please see our COVID Policy.

RSVP In-person attendees should RSVP beforehand. As occupancy limits permit, walk-ins will be allowed to enter.

There will be food! We will be serving Costa Rican empanadas, chicken casado and rice from Irazu!