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.

Speakers

Jennifer Bell

Jennifer Bell

CMO, Lettuce Entertain You
Josh Blacksmith

Josh Blacksmith

Immediate President AMA Chicago
Tara Giuliano

Tara Giuliano

Chief Marketing Officer, Nuveen
Darcie Graham

Darcie Graham

Creative Director, CO-5
Steve Krull

Steve Krull

CEO, Be Found Online
Jennifer Severns

Jennifer Severns

Fractional & Chief Experience Officer, Severns Innovation Group LLC
Steve Olenski

Steve Olenski

Managing Partner, CMO Whisperer Podcast

Additional brilliant speakers to be announced soon!