About GANAS
EXPO 2025
GANAS Summit + Expo 2025 is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for LatinX talent in Chicago’s booming tech landscape. Hosted by LatinX Digital Leaders Now (LDLN), this annual gathering unites visionary leaders, student innovators, corporate executives, and university stakeholders to drive LatinX representation in the tech industry.
This event is a collaboration between three Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Roosevelt University, Dominican University, Illinois Tech (emerging HSI), and local organizations to enhance IT infrastructure and digital fluency within the Hispanic community.
Our Mission
Our Mission: Grit, Action, Navigation, Access, Soar
GANAS stands for more than just ambition—it’s a movement built on five core pillars:
💪 Grit
LatinX resilience fuels innovation through student-led solutions to
real-world challenges
🚀 Action
Transform ideas into impact through discussions with tech leaders driving change
🧭 Navigation
Break through barriers with guidance from mentors who understand the
tech landscape
🔑 Access
Discover pathways to funding, mentorship, and career growth in top tech companies
✨ Soar
LatinX resilience fuels innovation through student-led solutions to real-world challenges
Event Details
Roosevelt University
March 28
8.00 A.M to 3:00 P.M
We’re a movement bringing together the brightest LatinX and underrepresented students to showcase what you’re made of. Part think tank, part TED talks, part Shark Tank—but 100% about amplifying your voice in the tech world.
This is your chance to network with industry leaders who are looking for fresh talent like yours.
Maps & Directions
Location Roosevelt University, Downtown Chicago
Main Sessions
Ganz Hall (7th Floor)
Innovation Showcase: Historic University Library
Networking Celebration: Ida B. Wells Lounge (2nd Floor)
Transportation
We recommend public transportation or using the SpotHero app for nearby parking
Book Your Tickets Today
Ready to show the tech world what you’ve got? Join us and be part of something bigger than a conference—be part of the change.
