Speakers | BrandSmart 2026

Industry experts from leading companies — Lettuce Entertain You, Nielsen IQ, CO-5, Nuveen, Be Found Online, and others — share their insights and favorite tools to help brand marketers master the unprecedented opportunities and challenges of today’s fast-changing environment.

Main Stage Speakers

Chris McGuire

Chris McGuire

President, AMA Chicago
Jennifer Bell

Jennifer Bell

CMO, Lettuce Entertain You
Darcie Graham

Darcie Graham

Creative Director, CO-5
Steve Olenski

Steve Olenski

Managing Partner, CMO Whisperer Podcast
Christine Buck

Christine Buck

Chief Marketing Officer, Minitab

Breakout Session Speakers

Adam Constantine

Adam Constantine

Founder & CEO, ACE Creative
George Couris

George Couris

CEO, Pepper Group
Steve Krull

Steve Krull

CEO, Be Found Online
Tara Giuliano

Tara Giuliano

Chief Marketing Officer, Nuveen
Jennifer Severns

Jennifer Severns

Fractional & Chief Experience Officer, Severns Innovation Group LLC