LeadDev Chicago @ Thoughtworks: Apr 8, 2026

**Exciting news: The next LeadDev Chicago event is here!** Get ready for the latest LeadDev Chicago Meetup! Join us for an evening of networking and lightning talks on leadership. Beverages and bites will be provided on the night, thanks to Thoughtworks! **Date:** Wednesday, April 8, 2026 **Time:** 5:00 - 7:30 pm **Location: [Thoughtworks, 200 E Randolph St 25th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601](https://share.google/ism9bvAPNtYwa5rx6)** Space is limited - you **MUST RSVP** to attend. RSVPs will close a few days before the event starts. We hope to see you there! **Schedule:** 5:00 PM - Arrival, refreshments, and networking 5:20 PM - Welcoming 5:30 PM - Brian Montana, Senior SDE @ Ocient: **Bots & Boundaries:** **AI Benefits, Risks, and Reality** 6:00 PM - Aleks & Kieran @ Thoughtworks/Grainger: **Solving the Trust Debt of Distributed Teams** 6:30 PM - Networking 7:30 PM - Closing Share this event with your colleagues, network, and friends. Keep an eye out for upcoming meetups. Thank you to our **LeadDev Chicago** meetup partner **Thoughtworks!**