# Event Details - **Event Name**: The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what’s on the horizon - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: About this EventMATTER, with the support of EVERSANA INTOUCH, is producing AI in Commercial Pharma, a four-part series exploring key AI opportunities pharma brand teams face today.The series will kick off with a fireside chat featuring Chad LaCrosse, vice president of global commercial business technology solutions at AbbVie, in conversation with Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER. Drawing on his experience at AbbVie, Chad will share learnings and perspectives on how AI is evolving across commercial pharma. The conversation will explore emerging opportunities, practical considerations and lessons from early AI initiatives.Agenda:3:00pm CT | Doors open3:30pm CT | Panel discussion begins4:30pm CT | Networking reception5:00pm CT | Event concludesPart of the AI in Commercial Pharma event seriesExplore all four events and choose the one that’s right for you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4ea58b00-affb-11f1-94e1-4389fc08cada-rimg-w1200-h47-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About Chad LaCrosseChad LaCrosse is vice president of global commercial business technology solutions at AbbVie, a global research-based biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that make a remarkable impact on people’s lives.In his current role, Chad drives value by defining strategic information technology initiatives that enable AbbVie’s Commercial goals. He is responsible for strategically allocating resources to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and business results, while managing risk to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable growth. Passionate about the possibilities of technology, Chad excels in bringing innovation to life by optimizing cross-functional team performance and empowering employees to achieve their full potential.Chad is a dynamic leader known for creating high-performing teams, establishing successful strategies, delivering critical programs and driving innovation across the pharma value chain. He started his career as an SAP practitioner for a Big 5 consulting company and moved from consulting to IT in 2001. He earned his degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin. Outside of work, Chad enjoys sports, golf and spending time with his wife and two children. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4eb123c0-affb-11f1-94e1-4389fc08cada-rimg-w1200-h47-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About MATTERAt MATTER, we believe collaboration is the best way to improve healthcare. The MATTER collaborative includes more than 1,000 current and alumni startups from around the world, working together with hospitals, health systems, universities and industry-leading companies to build the future of healthcare. Together we are accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives.About EVERSANA INTOUCHEVERSANA INTOUCH helps life sciences organizations accelerate commercial success by unifying strategy, creative, execution, data with AI and human expertise to deliver measurable business impact at enterprise scale. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-c-suite-view-of-where-ai-is-being-used-and-whats-on-the-horizon/100001996232621508 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Art, Business, Entertainment, fine-arts, health-wellness, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza - **lat**: 41.8884096 - **long**: -87.6354498 - **full address**: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what’s on the horizon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/941e3daad174a79696d8d4a1ba68aaf0afd95dfb47910bb89ea493609f97686c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc282838-gmir.jpg?v=1786642088 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what s on the horizon being held? - **A:** The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what s on the horizon takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what s on the horizon? - **A:** The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what s on the horizon is organized by MATTER. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The C-suite view of where AI is being used and what’s on the horizon", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/941e3daad174a79696d8d4a1ba68aaf0afd95dfb47910bb89ea493609f97686c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc282838-gmir.jpg?v=1786642088", "startDate": "2026-09-14T15:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-14T17:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-c-suite-view-of-where-ai-is-being-used-and-whats-on-the-horizon/100001996232621508", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza", "postalCode": "60654", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.8884096", "longitude": "-87.6354498" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-13", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-14T17:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-13", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-c-suite-view-of-where-ai-is-being-used-and-whats-on-the-horizon/100001996232621508" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-c-suite-view-of-where-ai-is-being-used-and-whats-on-the-horizon/100001996232621508", "price": 0, "name": "In-Person Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-c-suite-view-of-where-ai-is-being-used-and-whats-on-the-horizon/100001996232621508", "price": 0, "name": "Virtual Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "MATTER", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/matter/22666926", "description": "At MATTER, we believe collaboration is the best way to improve healthcare. 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