The Chicago Network's hallmark event is the Women in the Forefront luncheon. This highly anticipated annual gathering inspires women through stories of achievement and personal reflection. Each year, one of the country’s most influential women shares her professional and personal experiences and discusses the importance of diversity in the workplace with a sold-out audience of more than 1,000 of Chicago's leaders. It’s also an occasion for members and their guests to create connections and network with other members, business colleagues, fellow board members and friends.

Past speakers include the following luminaries: Charlotte Beers, Ann Fudge, Rosabeth Moss Kantor, Indra Nooyi, Marjorie Scardino, Gloria Steinem, Ann S. Moore, and several of The Chicago Network's own members; Brenda Barnes, Chairman and CEO, Sara Lee Corporation, Betsy Holden, then-Co-CEO, Kraft Foods, Inc, Sheli Rosenberg, corporate business leader and advocate for women and Padmasree Warrior, Cisco Systems' Chief Technology Officer.

Past Events:
2010 Luncheon
2009 Luncheon
2008 Luncheon
2007 Luncheon
2006 Luncheon
2005 Luncheon
Past Speakers