he Summit Chicago is the premier annual conference for hospitality, tourism, and event professionals in Chicago. It brings together industry leaders, hotel teams, concierges, event planners, tourism professionals, social media influencers, and corporate executives for two full days of education, networking, and collaboration across key West Loop venues. Att…
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Learn how to build partnerships with Chicago hotels that benefit everyone — hotels, their guests, and you. This session explores how restaurants, attractions, tours, and other tour…
Event professionals are high performers—long days, constant pivots, and high expectations. This session brings a practical, science-backed approach to leading with energy and resil…
Join us for an empowering conversation designed to inspire and equip planners and women- and minority-owned businesses to thrive in today’s evolving event landscape. This session c…
Want more media coverage in 2026? This panel explains what journalists actually need—and what PR teams and destinations can do to make stories easier to say “yes” to. With a CF&A m…
This fireside chat explores how AI is accelerating a fundamental shift in event design. By enabling personalization at scale, AI allows event organizers to move beyond one-size-fit…
Travel is being shaped by a powerful mix of forces in 2026—major events that drive demand, changing traveler behavior, and policy decisions that can influence who comes, how they p…
Join Kristen Reynolds, President & CEO of Choose Chicago, for a fast-paced, moderated conversation with top leaders shaping Chicago’s visitor economy. This keynote panel will spotl…
Brought to you by ShowREADY., join industry pros for hands-on, roundtable discussions that spark ideas, build connections, and share practical tips to boost your career and grow yo…
International travelers represent a major opportunity for growth. This roundtable explores strategy for attracting, serving, and converting global visitors with practical ideas for…
What does it mean when 68 companies show up — and 3 bet on three roles at once?
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72% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.
Of 39 on the bill · classified by free-text title