Chicago 2026
THE OFFICIAL
CRE8TIVE CON
2026
SCHEDULE
Welcome to Cre8tive Con.
Where Ideas Become Action.
This business playbook is your guide to connection, collaboration, and execution—all weekend long.
February 20-22nd, 2026
How to Unlock Every Opportunity
Come Prepared With Clear Goals
Before you arrive in Chicago, ask yourself: What do I most want to learn? Which connections could change my business? What project do I want help launching? Setting goals keeps you focused and intentional throughout the weekend.
Be Intentional With Networking
Cre8tive Con isn't your typical conference—every break, workshop, and after-hours event is an opportunity to spark meaningful collaboration. Introduce yourself to people whose work inspires you, exchange contact info early, and schedule follow-ups before the event ends.
Engage in Workshops and Breakouts
The hands-on sessions go beyond theory. These are tactical learning experiences where you'll walk away with frameworks and tools you can use Monday morning and beyond.
Take Notes & Build an Action Plan
Every speaker and session is packed with insights. Record key takeaways, rank ideas by impact, and draft a simple action plan you can implement in the 30 days after the event.
Stay Beyond the Stage
After-hours events like mixers, breakfasts, and meet-ups are where real collaborations start. Make time for these—some of your most valuable connections won't happen in the keynote hall.
Our Agenda
February 20, 2026
Hosted By Ramon Ray
(Featuring)
Julie Lokun
Dominick Domasky
Porsche Mysticque Steele
Richard Dolan
Caden Vittorini
Mary Elisabeth Denmon
Kendra Wander
George T. Drost
Ghaffar Raffiu
Favour Obasi Ike
Wendy Babcock and The When Stories Speakers
Live Book Launch with Dr. JC Doornick
Saturday Morning
February 21, 2026
BREAK 10:40-10:55
LUNCH: 12:45 - 1:55
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Saturday Afternoon
1:55 - 3:15
PITCH SESSIONS : BALLROOM
1:55 - 3:15
THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS : STREETERVILLE
BREAK 3:15 - 3:45 IN THE CRE8TIVE CONCOURSE / SNACKS
CONFERENCE RESUMES IN AVENUE BALLROOM AT 3:45
Darin Adams:
The Fortune Is In The Follow-Up: But Only If You Are Doing It Right
Leadership Panel with
John Lee, James Orsini, Andrea Sullivan, David Meltzer, Darin Adams - MODERATED BY RICHARD DOLAN
Jen Fontanilla:
The Money Secret Nobody Talks About
Jason Duncan:
The Creative's Trap: When Your Talent Becomes Your Prison
Kim Walsh Phillips and Justin Guarini
RAMON RAY WALKS US OUT THE DOOR
Sunday Morning
February 22, 2026
9:00 - 11:00
Networking Breakfast Hosted by
James Orsini and Ramon Ray
RAMON RAY SENDS US HOME
BONUS!
WHEN STORIES: HOSTED BY WENDY BABCOCK
ON THE BALLROOM STAGE FROM 1-5
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Ready to Transform Your Business?
Join us in Chicago for three days of connection, collaboration, and execution. This is where ideas become action.