AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Strategic Systems International (SSI) is a Chicago-headquartered Advanced Analytics and Software Engineering firm that builds data-driven applications for Tech Companies and Enterprises. Founded in 1991 in an incubator in Evanston, IL by alumni of University of Chicago and Northwestern University, SSI has grown into a global organization with offices across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company blends human expertise with AI to power meaningful business transformation, delivering solutions that feel intuitive rather than algorithmic. SSI serves a diverse client base ranging from VC-backed fast-growing Tech Startups to Fortune 100 companies. Their key domains and sectors include FinTech/Financial Services, HealthTech, Big Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, and Industry of Things (IoT). The company offers comprehensive services including Digital Consulting, Data Services, Advanced Analytics, AI/ML solutions, Generative AI, SaaS Applications, Mobile Solutions, and Cloud Services. SSI has established itself as a trusted partner for AI-driven tech solutions, recently launching a Center of Excellence to drive innovation in AI and technology.

American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, powering over 5 million customers across 11 states. We operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system, spanning more than 200,000 square miles, delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy to homes and businesses daily. Our customers depend on us to provide the power they need to warm homes, feed families, light schools, run offices, and operate factories. Since our incorporation in 1906, we have been redefining the future of energy, empowering the communities we serve, and developing the workforce of tomorrow. With a five-year, $72 billion capital plan, we're investing in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to meet future demand. As an investor-owned utility, we're committed to creating a cleaner energy future while maintaining the reliability our customers count on every day.

Comfort Systems USA exists to solve one of the built world's most fundamental challenges: delivering safe, comfortable, and efficient facilities at scale. Every day, businesses, hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities rely on complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that are difficult to design, install, and maintain. Comfort Systems USA changes that by providing nationwide expertise through a network of more than 50 operating companies across 184 locations, bringing local knowledge backed by national resources. Since going public in 1997 with just 12 companies, Comfort Systems USA has grown into a Fortune 500 company with over 18,300 employees, generating $7 billion in annual revenue. The company doesn't just install systems - it builds legacies by preserving the life's work of the family businesses it acquires, providing career paths for its people, and delivering long-term value for customers through safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. From commercial HVAC to mission-critical process piping, from modular construction to building automation, Comfort Systems USA integrates planning, engineering, and implementation to solve the most complex building challenges across America.

At Uni Systems, we believe in the transforming power of technology that leads to a sustainable future. As one of the most reliable ICT systems integration companies in the European markets, we've been leading digital transformation journeys for over 60 years. Our approach is built on three core values: Respect, Trust, and Dedication to Excellence. We respect our clients' time, money, and business; we trust and honor long-term relationships with partners and our UniQue people; and we're committed to quality services that stimulate business growth. Our workforce of 1,800+ specialized ICT experts across subsidiaries in Athens, Barcelona, Brussels, Bucharest, Luxembourg, Milan, and Limassol enables us to serve clients in more than 20 countries. We see IT differently - not just as a technical tool, but as a bridge between business needs and innovative solutions. Whether delivering cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI solutions, or enterprise applications, our agile business model and deep technological know-how help organizations remain competitive in challenging times.

Eon Systems is at the forefront of large-scale neuroscientific connectomic data collection, dedicated to producing the world's largest connectome and highest-fidelity brain emulation. Our mission is to enable the safe and scalable development of brain emulation technology to empower humanity over the next decade, starting with the creation of a fully emulated digital twin of a mouse within the next two years. We are pioneering brain emulation technology that will fundamentally transform our understanding of intelligence and consciousness, working toward making digital human intelligence a reality. Our international team based in San Francisco collaborates with world-leading advisors including George Church, Stephen Wolfram, Anders Sandberg, and Robin Hanson. These experts in neurobiology, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science propel us toward our mission of emulating human-scale intelligence. We are building embodied digital twins of animals using advanced physics simulations and connectome-based brain models, creating a foundation for the future of intelligence research and development.

American Oncology Network delivers comprehensive cancer care through a rapidly growing alliance of community oncology practices. Launched in 2018, the network represents more than 300 providers across 20 states, bringing decades of oncology practice management expertise to partner practices. AON enables physicians to focus on patient care while providing centralized services including pathology, specialty pharmacy, radiation and radiology services, and care coordination. The physician-led and governed model ensures practice autonomy while leveraging the collective strength of the network to improve outcomes and reduce costs. AON pioneers innovative healthcare solutions through value-based care participation in programs like the Enhancing Oncology Model. The network offers enhanced services such as clinical labs, oral oncolytic pharmacy, and financial assistance programs to support patients throughout their cancer journey. With corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, American Oncology Network continues expanding its footprint, closing the cancer care gap by ensuring community oncology practices remain viable and accessible to patients close to home.