Conference · Chicago, Illinois

Future Works Event

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 1 Nov 2016
Last venueRenaissance Chicago Downtown HotelChicago, Illinois
RunningSince 2016Frequency unknown · 1 edition on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 1 Nov 2016 at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. Check the organiser's site: economist.com. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

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Editions on record
1first in 2016

About Future Works Event

Technological innovation, changes in demographics and globalization are disrupting the labour market in unprecedented ways. The workforce of the future will require new skills to thrive, industry leaders will need to remain agile to excel. At this year's inaugural Future Works conference, join editors of The Economist and more than 200 senior business executives, entrepreneurs, educators and leaders of civil society to explore the outlook for jobs, technology and talent in the fourth industrial revolution.

Speakers
Rodney Brooks, Marco Annunziata, Amy Rosen, Matthew Breitfelder, John Katzman and Althea Erickson

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
20161 Nov 2016Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Future Works Event?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 1 Nov 2016.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.

Who organises it?

The Economist Events.

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