FED Summit 2026 Schedule of Events

Tuesday, October 13

2:00-6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

Space TBD, The Gwen

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Space TBD, The Gwen

 

Wednesday, October 14

NOTE: All FED Talks and sessions will be held in the Juliette Grand Ballroom, Level Three. Click on the name of each session title to get the full description of the presentation.

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Space TBD

8:30-8:45 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Maureen Slocum, CEO and Founder, Zoomba Group

8:45-10:00 a.m.

FED Talks 

Presenters TBD

10:00-10:30 a.m.

Networking Break

Space TBD

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

FED Talks 

Presenters TBD

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Lunch

Space TBD

1:00-1:30 p.m.

FED Talks 

Presenters TBD

2:00-2:15 p.m.

Networking Break

Space TBD

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions: Advancing the Conversation

A unique and interactive discussion on the morning's topics, with a particular focus on how to integrate the ideas into the workplace.

3:15-3:30 p.m.

Networking Break

Space TBD

3:30-4:15 p.m.

FED Talks 

Presenters TBD

6:00-8:30 p.m.

Private Architecture Tour, Dinner and Networking

Odyssey River Cruise, board at the NE corner of Michigan Avenue, north of the Chicago River (three blocks from to the Gwen)

Boarding onto the boat begins at 5:15PM with departure promptly at 6PM. There will be a full dinner and cocktails while we set sail along along the Chicago River flanked by the gorgeous downtown Chicago skyline. Happening rain or shine, as the boat is fully glass enclosed.

 

Thursday, October 15

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Space TBD

8:30-8:45 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Maureen Slocum, CEO and Founder, Zoomba Group

8:45-10:00 a.m.

FED Talks 

Presenters TBD

10:00-10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

Space TBD

10:15-10:45 a.m.

FED Talks 

Presenters TBD

11:15 a.m.

Closing Remarks

Maureen Slocum, CEO and Founder, Zoomba Group

 

*Agenda as of December 22 and is subject to change.