# Digital Marketing for Financial Services Midwest Summit 2026

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 23 September 2026
- Location: Hilton Chicago, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: Strategy Institute
- Industry: MarTech

## Who attends

We bring together senior marketing decision-makers from financial organizations across the Midwest.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://financialdigitalmarketingmidwest.com/)
- [Registration](https://financialdigitalmarketingmidwest.com/prices)
- [Agenda](https://financialdigitalmarketingmidwest.com/agenda/day-1/)
- [Call for speakers](https://financialdigitalmarketingmidwest.com/all-speakers/become-a-speaker/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- AI
- Customer Experience
- Fintech
- Privacy
- Design
- Insurance
- Technology
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media
- Advertising
- Banking

## Speakers

- Pam Piligian, Chief Marketing Officer, Navy Federal Credit Union
- Melissa Stevens, Chief Marketing Officer, Fifth Third Bank
- Bob Renock, Chief Marketing Officer, First Capital Bank
- Sarah McClain, Chief Marketing Officer, Christian Brothers Investment Services
- Alejandra Denda, Chief Marketing Officer, The Federal Savings Bank
- Kate Brown, Chief Marketing Officer, Insurely
- Heather Friedman, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, GreatAmerica Financial Services
- Natalie Cotherman, Vice President, Director, Marketing, NexTier Bank
- Nick Foulks, Director, Marketing, Great Waters Financial
- Wendy Gugora, Chief Marketing Officer, Prairie Capital Advisors
- Marin Olson Kiel, Marketing Director, Points West Community Bank
- Zahira Fernandez, Marketing Director, District Credit Union
- Tom Kuslikis, President & Chief Executive Officer, EFCU Financial
- Dylan J Bloniarz, Director, Marketing, Embers Credit Union
- Mick Thompson, Senior Director, Marketing Technology, Sallie Mae
- Angela Oliver, Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations, Alliant Credit Union
- Sam Gammell, Head of Advisor Marketing, Capital Group
- Amber Woullet, Director, Product & Lifecycle Marketing, Cowbell
- Tami Haas, Director of Marketing, Bankers Bank
- Deana Lewis, The Mather Group

## Sponsors and partners

- Darren Haughian

## Ticket pricing

USD 995

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/digital-marketing-for-financial-services-midwest-summit-chicago-18e3418ea684/