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Learn from Industry Leaders Shaping Hospitality & Tourism

The Summit Chicago brings together the most influential voices in hospitality, tourism, and events. Our speakers are seasoned professionals, innovators, and thought leaders who share actionable insights on industry trends, business growth, and strategic partnerships. From hotel executives to event planners, social media influencers to tourism boards, our speaker lineup reflects the expertise and diversity of Chicago's thriving hospitality ecosystem. Discover who's speaking and what they'll share on April 28, 2026.

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Shelley Williams

Vice President of Sales - United States

F1 Arcade

Candace Jordan

Journalist

Chicago Star, Crain's Chicago Business & Candid Candace

Angie Kimmel

Sales Director - Midwest and Northeast

Sojern

Andrew Brode

President

ShowREADY.

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Lisa Fielding

Afternoon Anchor/Reporter

WBBM-AM

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Tom Barnas

News Producer

CBS Chicago

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Naomi Hattori

Vice President, Tourism and Global Development

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James Pember

Chief Product Officer

Komo Technologies

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Alexis Kniaz

Senior Sales Consultant

Blue Plate Catering

Nabil Moubayed

General Manager and Regional Director of Operations

IHG - InterContinental Chicago

Yuri Echin

Sales Coordinator

First Hospitality/ Hilton

Jessica Lindberg

Owner

Edward Fox Photography & Video

Elizabeth Duffy DMCP

Director, Business Development

CTC Destination Management

Margo Hawk

Vice President, Creative Services and Digital Communications

Carol Fox & Associates

Kathy Bryja

Senior Vice President

Heron Agency

Lori Adlesick

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Events

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Glenn Charles, Jr.

President & CEO

Show Strategy, Inc.

Cyndi Roppolo Rosenberg

Director of Business Development

Kehoe Designs

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Kate Nadolski

President & CEO

Culinary Cannabis

Edwin Contreras

Digital Account Executive

Ateema Media & Marketing

LinkedIn
Instagram
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Jasmine Mendez

Director of Sales and Marketing

Nobu Hotel Chicago

Alex Jakubiak

Vice President

Carol Fox & Associates

Sommer Gay

Founder & CEO

Launch Marketing Co

Cory Jobe

President/CEO

Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau

Sanjay Boddhu

Applied AIML Professor

University of Chicago

Joel Steel

CEO

Komo Technologies

Zach Zenner CNS

Owner/Founder

ZION Performance

Michael Strautmanis

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Obama Foundation

John Jaworkski

Assistant Executive Director: Meeting Services & Corporate Relations

RSNA

Jeff Durocher

President

Bright Light Events & Entertainment

Christie Springer

Director of Events

Tavern on Rush

Tionna Van Gundy CSEP

Founder & CEO

Wedicity Wedding Planning & Design

Gretchen Kirchmer

Vice President Marketing & Sales

Live Art International

John Curran

Senior Vice President and General Manager

Big Bus Tours

Joanie Faletto

Social Media Manager

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Kristen Reynolds CDME

President & CEO

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Philippe Gills

Chef (Chief) Concierge

The Langham Chicago

Roz Stuttley CMP, CDE

Vice President, Inclusive Tourism and Community Engagement

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The Summit Chicago Speakers

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