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
Morgan Mulvihill Roberts

Morgan Mulvihill Roberts

VP of Brand, The Gorilla Glue Company
Steve Olenski

Steve Olenski

Managing Partner, CMO Whisperer Podcast
Jennifer Bell

Jennifer Bell

CMO, Lettuce Entertain You
Christine Buck

Christine Buck

Chief Marketing Officer, Minitab
Darcie Graham

Darcie Graham

Creative Director, CO-5
Cory Rothschild

Cory Rothschild

President, Sunnyside

Breakout Session Speakers
Adam Constantine

Adam Constantine

Founder & CEO, ACE Creatives
George Couris

George Couris

CEO, Pepper Group
Tara Giuliano

Tara Giuliano

Chief Marketing Officer, Nuveen
Raj Hosahalli

Raj Hosahalli

SVP, Head of Global Programs and Partnerships for Marketing | NielsenIQ
Steve Krull

Steve Krull

CEO, Be Found Online
Santhi Ramesh

Santhi Ramesh

Chief Commercial Officer, The Pampered Chef
Jennifer Severns

Jennifer Severns

Fractional & Chief Experience Officer, Severns Innovation Group LLC