International executive forum that addresses how businesses can use design to explore emerging opportunities, solve complex problems, and achieve lasting strategic advantage.

Often sponsored in collaboration with local universities or curatorial support groups, one- or two-day symposia take place at the museum throughout the year. Distinguished scholars speak about special exhibitions, re-installations of the collection, or specific objects. \

World-renowned authors, scholars, poets, policymakers, artists, and performers have gathered each November at Chicago's many cultural institutions to celebrate the power of ideas.

Week-long school in contemporary art theory held in July at the School of the Art Institute.