CHICAGO, IL — MAY 27, 2026 — Data Science Connect Unveils Chicago’s Top 100 Data + AI Leaders Driving Enterprise Transformation
Data Science Connect (DSC), the world’s largest data and AI ecosystem for enterprise leaders, is proud to introduce its Top 100 Data + AI Leaders of Chicago. This recognition highlights the executives transforming how enterprises leverage data and AI to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. As a longstanding center for finance, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and emerging technology, Chicago continues to play a critical role in shaping the future of enterprise AI. This year’s honorees represent the leaders modernizing legacy industries, scaling AI initiatives across global organizations, and building the data foundations powering the next generation of business transformation.
Chicago’s data and AI ecosystem is defined by its blend of operational excellence and enterprise scale. From advancing AI-driven decision-making in financial services to optimizing supply chains, healthcare systems, and customer experiences, these executives are leading initiatives that move beyond experimentation into measurable business impact. Their work reflects the growing demand for practical, enterprise-ready AI strategies that can operate across highly regulated and complex environments.
The Top 100 Data + AI Leaders of Atlanta will be recognized at the ALIGN AI Executive Summit on July 15, 2026, at City Winery Chicago, where an intimate group of senior executives will gather for candid, peer-driven conversations on AI strategy, architecture, and scaling challenges. This recognition is part of DSC’s ongoing effort to spotlight the individuals shaping the future of enterprise AI and to strengthen the connections that power the global data science community.
Explore the full list of honorees here and apply for ALIGN AI Executive Summit CHI here.
