The Sphere Sessions: AI Beyond the Hype | Chicago
Join us for the next round of Sphere Sessions in Chicago — an exclusive event designed for business leaders and innovators ready to move beyond the buzz and into real-world AI implementation. This series offers practical insights, proven strategies, and candid conversations about how leading companies are integrating AI, scaling innovation, and overcoming adoption hurdles.
What We’ll Explore:
- AI That Works – What’s truly driving ROI today (and what’s not).
- Smart Data Moves – Modernizing your data infrastructure without overspending.
- Tariff-Resilient Strategies – Rethinking supply chains, automation, and AI under pressure.
- Real Talk on Risk – How to de-risk your AI and data investments in volatile markets.
- From Strategy to Action – Lessons from companies turning uncertainty into competitive advantage.
- Data Modernization – Future-proofing your infrastructure for sharper insights and decisions.
Meet Our Team
Our experts address every aspect of AI innovation — from data engineering and model integration to compliance, safety, and beyond. With deep industry-specific insights, they help you pinpoint transformative opportunities and convert them into winning strategies.

CEO and Founder, Sphere
<span>Leon Ginsburg, founder of Sphere Software, is a digital innovation leader, technologist, and entrepreneur with a passion for creating human-centric products that perform exceptionally and meet user needs. Since 2005, he has built Sphere on principles of technical excellence, cultural fit, and a commitment to innovation, enabling the company to deliver impactful software solutions for startups and Fortune 100 companies alike.</span>

Director, Innovation & Engineering at Sphere
<span>Focused on outcomes over hype, Disha partners with clients to turn bold ideas into practical, tech-enabled solutions that drive measurable outcomes. With a strong focus on AI, automation, and data intelligence, she helps organizations uncover hidden opportunities, streamline operations, and accelerate growth. Backed by a global team of engineers, data scientists, and domain experts, Disha works across industries to ensure every solution delivers both innovation and impact.</span>
Inspiring Changes
Don’t miss this chance to gain insights, make connections, and ignite transformative ideas. We look forward to welcoming you!
RegisterWhy Attend?
Fresh Perspectives from Industry Experts
Explore cutting-edge breakthroughs in AI, EDGE Computing, Data and innovations. Gain actionable strategies to improve operations across your organization.
Interactive Networking Opportunities
Dive into engaging discussions. Collaborate with other business leaders. Extend your connections with peers from different business sectors.
Live Q&A
Get your questions answered by the experts.
Event Format
This exclusive forum ensures meaningful dialogue and impactful networking.
Discover: Get equipped with AI ideation techniques, technical assessments, and human-centered research to produce actionable insights that drive immediate results.
Collaborate: Get to know how to effectively move from concept to PoC, accelerating AI pilot programs to validate ideas in real-world conditions.
Scale: Learn how to transition from successful pilots to full-scale AI deployments, ensuring long-term, enterprise-wide impact.