The dbc Industry Calendar®
June 2026
Fri
10
In-Person Jul 10 - Jul 10 Hosted by Brand Innovators
Brand Marketing
Brand Innovators Marketing Innovation Summit
Chicago, IL
Designed to empower marketing professionals with cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking opportunities, and the latest trends in the ever-evolving landscape of the industry.
Wed
05
In-Person Aug 05 - Aug 06 Hosted by Corinium
Analytics / Data
CDAO Chicago
Chicago, IL
Driving Innovation Through Data and Analytics Excellence Returning for its ninth year, CDAO Chicago 2026 is the premier event for America’s top data and analytics leaders across industries.Join us...
Tue
08
In-Person Sep 08 - Sep 11 Hosted by MediaPost
Media Planning
Planning & Buying Insider Summit
Chicago, IL
The media plan has never carried more weight or faced more pressure. Budgets are tighter. Channels are multiplying. AI is rewriting how plans are built and bought. And audiences don't...
Tue
15
In-Person Sep 15 - Sep 17 Hosted by Insights Association
Brand Marketing, Technology
Insights Association Corporate Researchers Conference
Chicago, IL
IA’s largest event is where trailblazing client-side insights leaders and forward-thinking practitioners come together to shape the future of our profession. This is your gateway to the knowledge, tools,...
Tue
15
In-Person Sep 15 - Sep 16 Hosted by Ad Age
Brand Marketing
Ad Age Business of Brands
Chicago, IL
More than a traditional conference, Business of Brands is a working session for executives responsible for brand growth and long-term competitiveness. Attendees will pressure-test approaches with peers, analyze real-world scenarios...
Wed
23
In-Person Sep 23 - Sep 23 Hosted by Marketecture Media
Agency, Brand Marketing, Retail
Marketecture Live Chicago
Chicago, IL
Hosted by Chicago native Jeremy Bloom and industry veteran Ari Paparo, this event will bring together the best and brightest from brands, agencies, publishers, and technologists to tackle the issues...
Mon
28
In-Person Sep 28 - Sep 30 Hosted by ANA
Analytics / Data
ANA Measurement & Analytics Conference
Chicago, IL
This prestigious event gathers marketing professionals and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements in measurement and analytics. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions, participate in hands-on workshops, and discover...
Thu
15
In-Person Oct 15 - Oct 15 Hosted by PRWeek
PR/Comms
PRWeek Conference
Chicago, IL
Rarely has an industry been more in flux than PR in 2026, with complex economic, political, AI, workplace, holding company and global challenges characterizing the day-to-day experience of senior comms professionals...
Thu
15
In-Person Oct 15 - Oct 15 Hosted by PRWeek
PR/Comms
PRWeek Conference
Chicago, IL
Rarely has an industry been more in flux than PR in 2026, with complex economic, political, AI, workplace, holding company and global challenges characterizing the day-to-day experience of senior comms professionals...
Thu
29
In-Person Oct 29 - Oct 29 Hosted by My Digital Shelf
Analytics / Data
Data & Analytics Summit Chicago
Chicago, IL
The Chicago edition of the Data & Analytics summit brings together CPG leaders from across the United States to explore how data, analytics and applied AI are being used to support...
