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Immersive Day
The longest running-brand marketing conference in the U.S.
BrandSmart brings together noteworthy speakers and future-forward marketers — a who’s who of decision-makers and influencers — to share proven tools, smart ideas and inspiring stories.
When
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Where
City Hall, 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Who
300+ marketers from every industry
Marketing in the Age of Acceleration
BrandSmart is the premier event for marketers navigating a world where everything is moving faster.
Whether you’re leading B2B, B2C, or nonprofit marketing, BrandSmart 2026 equips you with the clarity, agility, and inspiration to lead through the shift.
This year’s theme, Marketing in the Age of Acceleration, brings together inspiring main stage voices and hands-on breakout sessions to explore how brands can stay relevant and resilient amid rapid change.
From artificial intelligence and predictive insights to trust-building, cultural fluency, and omnichannel experiences, you’ll discover the strategies and tools that help brands connect with anxious consumers, balance speed with creativity, and thrive in a marketplace defined by acceleration.
300+
Brand Marketers
Be in the room with your marketing peers – and heroes
BrandSmart draws more than 300 brand marketers from every industry, career path and experience level. You'll be in the room with thought leaders, CMOs, CEOs, marketing directors, brand leaders, agency and creative leaders, nonprofit marketers and entrepreneurs.
With built-in networking opportunities throughout the day and a fabulous after-conference happy hour, you'll meet and mingle with top brands, agencies and talent from across Chicagoland and the United States.
More than a conference
When you register for BrandSmart, you get access to tools and connections to move your branding game forward.
Practical Inspiration
Speakers deliver future-focused insights, inspirational stories and the practical how-tos of marketing. You'll walk away ready to implement a new strategy, tactic or tool at work tomorrow.
Mobile App
Keep the conversation going before, during and after the conference with a mobile app just for BrandSmart attendees. Watch your email in mid-March 2025 for an invitation to download.
GET IN FRONT OF THIS CROWD
Sponsor BrandSmart
BrandSmart sponsorships get you in front of industry speakers, marketing decision-makers and future-forward brand associates looking to share proven tools, strategies and stories.
