BrandSmart 2025

23rd Annual Conference | The longest-running brand marketing conference in the United States

Registration opens December 16, 2024

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Immersive Day

The longest running-brand marketing conference in the US

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 24, 2025 • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where

University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St.

Who

300+ brand marketers from every industry

Future Proofing Your Brand

Join us for this premier event for forward-thinking marketers and brand strategists. This dynamic conference brings together industry-leading main stage speakers and interactive concurrent sessions to explore the trends and tools shaping the future of branding.
Dive deep into critical topics like artificial intelligence, data privacy, omnichannel strategies, sustainability, and emotional branding.
Discover how to harness predictive analytics, foster brand loyalty, and create impactful DEI initiatives. Whether you're aiming to navigate digital transformation or build resilience in a crisis, BrandSmart offers the insights and strategies you need to ensure your brand thrives in an ever-evolving market.

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.