Data & Analytics Summit Chicago 2026

Global Business Insights runs this single-day summit for data and analytics leaders in consumer packaged goods and retail, held at the Ritz-Carlton in Streeterville.

The program centers on the operational question of turning data and AI investment into commercial decisions. Published themes include AI shopping and the shift in how consumers discover products, AI-powered shopper and consumer insight, and the organizational work of scaling AI across an enterprise rather than stalling at pilots.

The speaker roster is weighted toward practitioners holding AI accountability inside large brands, including leadership from Edgewell's data, analytics and AI function and consultants working on generative AI strategy. Expect a commercial and organizational framing rather than model-level technical depth.

This is a useful day for Chicago practitioners working on applied AI inside consumer brands, analytics leaders who need the CPG vendor and peer landscape, or anyone whose AI work has to survive a merchandising or marketing budget review.

Pricing. The regular rate is 695 US dollars. An early bird rate of 645 dollars was advertised through August 14, 2026, so the regular rate applies from here.

Note on timing. Organizers publish the summit as a full-day format on October 29 but have not posted a precise start time. The listed start reflects a typical full-day opening. Confirm the final agenda on the registration page before making travel plans.