

The Inaugural Best & Brightest National Summit is Coming To Chicago!
September 15-17, 2019 – Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Join Corporate Leaders, Culture and Workforce Enthusiast and Human Resource Professionals from across the nation for Illuminate 2019! We’ll explore leadership, creativity, and innovation through renowned speakers and the years of knowledge of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For.
The Best and Brightest National Summit tickets will include admission to the Chicago Best and Brightest Awards as well as all keynote speakers and breakout sessions.
Keynote Speakers
Patrick Lencioni
Featured Illuminate Keynote Speaker
Well-known author of 11 best-selling books including The Advantage, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Ideal Team Player. His keynote will highlight organizational health, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky
Ignite Keynote Speaker
Author of Culture Trumps Everything: The Unexpected Truth About the Ways Environment Changes Biology, Psychology, and Behavior will investigate the powerful ways in which organizational culture impacts the sustainability and success of organizations.
John O’Leary
Radiate Keynote Speaker
National #1 bestselling author and speaker, John takes his experience from a childhood injury and miraculous recovery to teach others to ignite a radically inspired life.
For registration, detailed agenda and additional information on The National Best and Brightest Summit, please visit thebestandbrightestsummit.com.
If you are interested in only registering to attend Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Half Day (8:00 AM – 11:30 AM), September 16, 2019, please click here or on the Registration tab.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. All participating companies receive a complimentary assessment report and benefits throughout the year. Winning companies are invited to celebrate in one of our many event regions.