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5TH ANNUAL TECHCHICAGO WEEK TO GATHER MORE THAN 15,000 FOUNDERS, INVESTORS & TECH WORKERS

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Chicago’s largest tech gathering features 13 main events including the second annual Global Quantum Forum and over 130 partner events

CHICAGO, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — P33 today announced the event lineup for its fifth annual TechChicago Week, its largest ever, set to be held from July 20-26. Over 15,000 attendees are expected to participate in the weeklong celebration of Chicago’s tech ecosystem featuring 13 anchor events and over 130 partner events taking place across the city.

TechChicago Week opens Monday, July 20, with a VIP fireside chat between P33 co-founder and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Eric Lefkofsky, founder and CEO of Tempus and co-founder of Groupon. Throughout the week, the gathering will bring together technologists, founders, researchers, policymakers, philanthropists, and civic leaders tasked with Solving Grand Challenges, the official theme of TechChicago Week 2026. The convergence answers a citywide call to action for Chicago to tackle the most critical challenges of our time.

The centerpiece of TechChicago Week is the second annual Global Quantum Forum (GQF) which will attract quantum leaders from 25 countries. Over 60 speakers will participate in 15 expert-led panels, fireside chats and keynotes. Together they will explore the defining opportunities of the quantum era and how quantum technologies will help address issues across interconnected economic, scientific, and social systems, from pharma, finance, energy, climate, and beyond.

TechChicago Week will feature 12 additional anchor events:

Chicago Climate Week: (July 18-25) A shared moment connecting and amplifying climate action across Chicagoland and the Midwest.Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026: (July 20-22) This multi-day event convenes policymakers, scientists and academics, business and NGO leaders, industry experts, artists, and emerging leaders for a series of dialogues that educate, inspire, and drive climate action.Chicago Sports Tech Week: (July 20-23) Bringing together leaders across sports, tech, startups, media, fashion, investment, and culture, the week will feature a startup pitch competition, a fashion show, women’s sports, and programming about the future of the sports industry.1871 TechPalooza: (July 21) Experience the pulse of the city where innovation meets festival energy. Discover how 1871 is driving global impact and explore their latest offerings.Smart Tech, Big Dreams: Learning AI for the Future: (July 21) Hosted by Chicago State University, the one‑day, high‑energy event designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and real talk about tech‑powered careers. Industry and community partners will present hands-on experiences that break down what it truly takes to step into tech-enabled careers.Founder Fest: (July 21) Presented by Kamp, the event brings Seed and Series A founders, operators, and investors together during Chicago Tech Week for AI infrastructure panels, VC Insights, live startup pitches, and a happy hour.WMNFintech Showcase: (July 23) An exclusive look at what’s next in fintech. Join 1871 and BMO and meet the 2026 WMNfintech Cohort founders building real, scalable innovation across AI, payments, financial operations, and beyond.Co-Invest Climate: (July 23) 1871 is partnering with Evergreen Climate Innovations for Co-Invest Climate. The annual investment showcase brings together the Midwest’s brightest climate tech founders, investors, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of climate, and features curated matchmaking, industry programming, and a closing reception.Technology That Starts in the Community: (July 23) In this webinar hosted by United Way, hear from leaders advancing community engagement, workforce development, and entrepreneurship as they discuss how Chicago is ensuring innovation creates opportunity for everyone.Best Buy Teen Tech Center’s Grand Opening: (July 23) A partnership between Best Buy Foundation, Clubhouse Network, and the Gary Comer Youth Center, the new tech hub which will serve as an accessible space for youth on Chicago’s South Side and will offer youth-led tech demos and tours.Building Resilient Communities Brunch: (July 24) This session deconstructs a high-impact partnership between Verizon and Hyfi, exploring how a global corporate leader and an agile startup leveraged a cross-sector pilot to deploy 5G-powered IoT flood sensors in Chicago.Quarterlies Leaders Brunch: (July 25) The brunch will feature a fireside conversation with Mary Dillon, former CEO of Ulta Beauty and Foot Locker, and current Board Director of KKR and American Airlines. The conversation will be moderated by Clarissa Flores, Founder and CEO of Level Sporting Club, Chicago’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports.

As part of TechChicago Week, more than 130 partner events will take place across the city. To view the full TechChicago Week schedule visit: gotechchicago.com/2026-event-calendar.

“TechChicago Week is a moment to celebrate all of the incredible innovation happening in the city, but it is even more than a celebration,” said Brad Henderson, CEO of P33. “It’s an inclusive and enriching experience and opportunity to learn, network, and work together to solve complex problems that will move our world forward.”  

TechChicago Week’s presenting sponsors are Bank of America and Merrill. Supporting sponsors include Thompson Hine and The Comer Science and Education Foundation. TechChicago Week’s official coworking partner is Workbox which is opening its doors to all TechChicago Week guests looking to experience a vibrant coworking and workspace community. Registration is free all week at their seven locations across the city.

More details and ticket registration for TechChicago Week is available at gotechchicago.com/week.

About P33

P33 is a publicly and privately funded nonprofit with a mission to transform Chicago into a tier one tech and innovation hub driving inclusive economic growth. P33’s work is anchored in deep research and driven by a need to unlock the potential of the digital age to solve some of the toughest problems facing Chicago, such as equitable access to digital careers, talent retention, deep science commercialization, and gaps in the growth-stage startup ecosystem. P33 was launched in 2019 by Penny Pritzker, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and founder and chairman of PSP Partners; Chris Gladwin, CEO and co-founder of Ocient and Cleversafe; and Kelly Welsh, former president of the Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago. Learn more at p33chicago.com.

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Inspira Enterprise Named Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2026 Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix®

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MUMBAI, India, RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, DUBAI, UAE, DALLAS, and SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inspira Enterprise, a global leader in cybersecurity services, today announced that it has been recognized as a Major Contender in the Everest Group Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Global. This recognition places Inspira among the cybersecurity service providers Everest Group evaluated for market success and delivery capabilities in the global cybersecurity services landscape.

Commenting on the achievement, Chetan Jain, Managing Director, Inspira Enterprise, remarked, “We are proud to have Inspira Enterprise recognized by Everest Group as a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Global. This strongly validates our continued investments in cybersecurity capabilities, talent, technology, and global delivery. We remain focused on delivering innovative and outcome-driven cybersecurity services that enable our customers to navigate an evolving threat landscape with greater confidence and resilience.”

Kumar Avijit, Vice President at Everest Group, said, “Inspira Enterprise has strengthened its position in the global cybersecurity services market through its managed security capabilities, industry-aligned offerings, and broad technology partner ecosystem. Its AI-enabled MDR capabilities and iSmart2 dashboard help enterprises improve detection, response, and operational visibility, while its IAM, PAM, ITDR, and non-human identity capabilities support evolving identity security requirements. Inspira also brings industry-specific frameworks and control mappings to address regulatory needs, complemented by five Cyber Fusion Centers and a regional delivery footprint that enable 24×7 managed security operations. While its capabilities in areas such as broader agentic AI, scaled SASE and SSE, and sovereign cloud continue to mature, its expanding security portfolio and delivery capabilities have positioned Inspira Enterprise as a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Global.”

Over the years, Inspira Enterprise has built a strong global presence delivering intelligent, end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. With Cyber Fusion Centers and 24×7 support, Inspira helps organizations strengthen security, compliance, and risk management while building digital trust.

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About Inspira Enterprise

Inspira Enterprise is a global cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation services provider helping organizations secure, govern and operate their digital environments in an increasingly AI-driven world. With a presence across 20+ countries, Inspira delivers end-to-end capabilities spanning cybersecurity for AI, cyber advisory and governance, identity and access management, managed detection and response, threat and vulnerability management, cloud and infrastructure security, data security, OT/IoT security, ServiceNow Risk & Security, Microsoft Security and managed security services.

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Responsible Fintech Institute Appoints Four Executive Fellows and Elevates Distinguished Professor Patrick H. M. Loh to Co-Founder

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Appointments of Professor Lawrence Loh, Associate Professor Eugene K.B. Tan, Professor Louis Chen and Farah Jaafar deepen RFI’s expertise in law, governance, digital policy and cross-border capital markets

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) has appointed Professor Lawrence Loh, Associate Professor Eugene K.B. Tan, Professor Louis Chen and Ms Farah Jaafar as Executive Fellows. RFI has also elevated Distinguished Professor Patrick H. M. Loh, who joined as an Executive Fellow in April 2026, to Co-Founder, in recognition of his contributions to the Institute’s strategic direction.

The appointments come as digital finance goes mainstream and regulators, institutions and technology providers seek to ground innovation in digital assets, AI and cross-border payments in sound legal, ethical and governance foundations.

As Executive Fellows, they will engage regulators and standard-setting bodies, contribute to principles-based industry frameworks, and strengthen RFI’s partnerships across the region.

Welcoming the appointments, Chia Hock Lai, Chairman of RFI, said, “Lawrence, Eugene, Louis and Farah bring deep experience in law, governance, digital policy and capital market development, the disciplines that responsible digital finance depends on. I also congratulate Patrick on becoming a Co-Founder, recognising his central role in building the Institute.”

Professor Lawrence Loh is Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School, where he leads the Singapore Governance and Transparency Index and the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard project. He holds a PhD in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a regular commentator on governance and sustainability for outlets including the BBC, Bloomberg, CNN and The Straits Times.

“Trust is the foundation of every financial system, and it is built on transparency and good governance,” said Professor Lawrence Loh. “I am pleased to help RFI support an industry that grows responsibly and sustainably.”

Associate Professor Eugene K.B. Tan is Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University (SMU) and an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. Educated at the National University of Singapore, the London School of Economics and Stanford University, where he was a Fulbright Fellow, he specialises in constitutional and administrative law and the ethics and policy of artificial intelligence. He served as a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2012 to 2014 and, from 2019 to 2026, as Singapore’s Representative and Alternate Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights.

“As AI and digital assets reshape financial services, the key questions are about accountability and public trust, not just technology,” said Associate Professor Tan. “I look forward to helping RFI develop frameworks that are principled, practical and grounded in the rule of law.”

Professor Louis Chen is widely recognised for his contributions to digital governance, sustainable digital economy development and cross-sector institutional collaboration. Through his leadership at the Digital Governance Association (DGA), he has helped advance dialogue on responsible innovation, AI governance and the future of digital ecosystems.

“Trusted digital finance depends on governance that keeps pace with technology,” said Professor Chen. “I look forward to helping RFI bring policymakers, academics and industry together towards a secure, interoperable digital economy.”

Ms Farah Jaafar is a senior executive, board advisor and governance leader with close to 30 years of experience across capital markets, offshore finance, fintech and digital assets. As former Chief Executive Officer of Labuan IBFC Inc., she led the international positioning of Malaysia’s international business and financial centre as a regional hub for cross-border financial solutions. She has chaired risk committees in regulated brokerages and pioneered licensed fintech and digital asset infrastructure in Asia. She chairs the Women in Fintech Group of the Asia Fintech Alliance, which represents fintech associations across 15 Asian markets.

“A rising tide lifts all boats,” said Ms Jaafar. “Digital finance can widen access and create opportunity, but only if it earns the confidence of regulators, investors and the public. I look forward to strengthening that collaboration with RFI.”

Distinguished Professor Patrick H. M. Loh was conferred the inaugural Singapore Distinguished Professor title by Murdoch University, Australia, in 2024. He is Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member at the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School, and Chairman of the Advisory Board at Murdoch University in Singapore. He was awarded the Public Service Star (BBM) and the Public Service Medal (PBM) by the President of the Republic of Singapore.

“The calibre of leaders joining us shows that responsible innovation needs collaboration across law, governance, industry and policy,” said Distinguished Professor Patrick Loh. “I look forward to expanding RFI’s impact across the region and beyond.”

The RFI Executive Fellowship is designed for senior leaders with at least 20 years of experience in executive leadership and a demonstrated track record in shaping financial policy or institutional strategy. Fellows are expected to operate with institutional neutrality while contributing to globally aligned and responsible financial systems.

About the Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI)

The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) is a global nonprofit organisation based in Singapore. Its goal is to create a safe, trustworthy and reliable future for digital finance by building the digital utilities that support responsible innovation. RFI brings together public and private sector stakeholders to help build the rules and technology needed for new digital financial tools, and to make the digital asset sector sustainable and inclusive. Learn more at responsiblefintech.org.

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TruTrade Introduces a New Era of Automated Trading for Retail Traders

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TruTrade, a U.S.-based software company specializing in automated trading technology, is introducing a new era of automated trading designed to give retail traders access to sophisticated technology without the complexity traditionally associated with professional trading systems.

As financial markets and trading technology continue to evolve, retail traders are increasingly looking beyond conventional approaches that require constant chart monitoring, manual execution and active position management. TruTrade has developed its technology around a different approach: allowing software to handle key components of the trading process automatically.

TruTrade‘s automated trading technology is designed to execute and manage trades based on predefined parameters, reducing the need for users to continuously monitor markets throughout the trading session.

“The way people interact with the financial markets is changing,” said Brian Nutt, Co-Founder of TruTrade. “Technology has reached a point where sophisticated automation no longer needs to be limited to professional trading environments. Our goal is to make automated trading technology easier for retail traders to access, understand and use.”

Rather than requiring users to manually identify every potential opportunity and manage each position themselves, TruTrade‘s software is built to automate the trading process from execution through position management.

The company has focused heavily on simplifying the user experience while continuing to develop the underlying technology. This approach is designed to serve traders with varying levels of market experience, including individuals who may not have the time or desire to spend an entire trading session watching charts. TruTrade also provides prospective clients with access to recorded trading demonstrations, allowing them to see the company’s technology operating during actual market sessions.

As automated trading technology continues to evolve, TruTrade remains focused on bringing sophisticated trading capabilities once associated with professional trading environments to the retail market.

For more information, visit https://trutrade.io

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