Saturday, March 28, 2026 • Downtown Chicago

International Brand
Summit™

Chicago LIVE

A Private Leadership Experience for Visionaries and Brand Builders

There comes a moment when your leadership must be positioned—not just developed.

The International Brand Summit™ — Chicago LIVE, convened by global speaker and leadership expert Felicia Shakespeare, is an exclusive leadership experience designed for visionaries, executives, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven professionals ready to elevate their visibility, strengthen their leadership presence, and align with their next level of influence and impact.

This is not a public seminar.

This is a curated executive leadership environment.

Why This Experience Matters

Leadership expands in proximity to the right room.

  • Strategic insight from accomplished CEOs and executive leaders
  • Perspective on elevating your leadership positioning and visibility
  • Access to a curated room of visionaries and brand builders
  • Meaningful leadership connection in an executive-level environment

This experience was intentionally created to activate your next level.

Featured Leadership Voices

Felicia Shakespeare

CEO, A Purpose Driven Woman LLC

Stephen Hightower

CEO, Hightowers Petroleum Co.

Lawrence Brown

CEO, We Coach Executives, LLC

Dapo Kolawole

Founder & CEO, Roomii

Distinguished leaders sharing executive insight, perspective, and real-world leadership experience.

Leadership Access

The International Brand Summit™ Chicago LIVE is a private leadership experience. Select the level of access that aligns with how you choose to enter the room.

Leadership Access

Full access to the International Brand Summit™ Chicago LIVE experience.

  • Full summit access
  • Executive leadership insight
  • Curated leadership environment 

$147

VIP Leadership Access

For those who desire elevated proximity and recognition within the leadership environment.

  • Priority seating
  • Preferred check-in
  • VIP leadership recognition
  •  Full summit access

$197

Capacity is intentionally limited to preserve the integrity and quality of the leadership environment.

What to Expect

9:30 AM

Doors Open

9:40 AM

Leadership Networking & Light Refreshments

Connect with fellow leaders before the program begins.

9:55 AM

Welcome & Opening Address

Felicia Shakespeare

Founder & Host

10:15 AM

Leadership Perspective

Lawrence Brown

10:35 AM

Leadership Perspective

Dapo Kolawole

10:55 AM

Strategic Leadership Session

Felicia Shakespeare

11:00 AM

Keynote Address

Stephen L. Hightower

Chairman & CEO, Hightowers Petroleum

12:00 PM

Summit Conclusion

Post-Event VIP Meet & Greet For VIP Leadership Access Attendees

Book Signing at Macy's State Street

​Following the summit, attendees are invited to an exclusive book signing at Macy's State Street, hosted by Barbara's Bookstore. This continuation extends the leadership experience in one of Chicago's most iconic flagship locations.

Final Invitation

This experience was created for leaders ready to expand their leadership presence, elevate their positioning, and step fully into their next level of influence and impact.

If you are ready to align your leadership with your next level, we invite you to secure your place among this curated gathering of visionaries and brand builders.

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