We are thrilled to announce Adobe Commerce Reconnections, our premier commerce customer event. Join us for a content rich day in the windy city of Chicago and experience a live event for the first time in two years as we bring together Adobe commerce executives & leaders, key merchants, retailers and top Adobe customers who will share their commerce stories.
Get ready for a jam-packed day covering off on topics like eCommerce Mega Trends for 2022 and Improving site KPIs with personalization, payments & optimized checkout. This event will give each attendee the opportunity to experience sessions that will raise their knowledge of PWA, AI, Marketplaces and provide deeper insight into B2B & B2C commerce trends. Then we’ll end the day by winding down on the patio with a relaxing cocktail and some delightful appetizers.
Definitely a do not miss event!
To save your spot. Limited capacity.
Covid 19 Policies
Under the Restore Illinois framework for Phase 5, large-scale events are allowed to operate at full capacity. Masks are not required but suggested for safety.
Vaccination continues to be the best protection of severe outcomes from COVID-19 – including hospitalization or death. The COVID-19 vaccine is widely available at pharmacies and health care providers across the city. CDPH will bring the vaccine to Chicago residents at their homes, free of charge, through Protect Chicago at Home. Up to ten people at a residence (age 5 and up) can be vaccinated. Make an appointment at Chicago.gov/AtHome or by calling 312-746-4835. CDPH also holds regular vaccination events across the city; find the full list at Chicago.gov/VaxCalendar.
CDPH continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 in other regions across the country. For more information, visit Chicago.gov/coronavirus.
** Adobe employees must abide by Adobe Covid 19 guidelines in order to attend this in person event
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago in the prestigious River North neighborhood of the city, the iconic riverfront location makes it a perfect base for you to explore the historic and energetic Windy City with nearby attractions including the Millennium Park, The Chicago Theatre District and the vibrant Chicago Riverwalk. Refreshed in early 2020, with flexible event space and offers the perfect setting for executive retreats and conferences. All Adobe Commerce Connections events will be held on property.
A group rate has been established for June 7th, and will be offered up upon request for June 8th , based on availability. A credit card will need to be provided upon check-in for payment along with any additional incidentals you may incur.
Our team will help secure a room for you as requested. Please email: Jessica_c@sevenhillsglobal.com
Please note, hotel check-in time is 4pm CT and check-out time is 12pm CT. The hotel will do its best to accommodate early arrivals and late check-outs.
There are currently no restrictions when it comes to COVID at the hotel. They do not require any masks and do not require any proof of vaccination.
Arrivals and Departures – Chicago, IL
Guests are responsible for scheduling their own airline reservations and at their expense.
Suggested airports for arrivals and departures are Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW).
Ground Transportation
All ground transportation will be at your expense.
Local Resources:
- Uber
- Lyft
- Taxi (local or at airport)
- NM Private Car Service
- 331.642.8498
- http://www.nmprivatecarservice.com/contact/
Parking
Adobe has negotiated a discounted rate of $34 for event-only parking at the hotel, which is for guest driving in for the meeting only (for up to 6 hours). Otherwise, valet is $74 for overnight parking, and $60 for overnight at the hotel's self-park garage. Parking will be at your own expense.
Khalid is the Chief Digital & Technology Officer of Wheel Pros with extensive experience establishing organizational vision and mission, defining and articulating business models with marketing plans, crafting digital product roadmaps, architecting innovative digital platforms and solutions fueling omni-channel growth and digital transformation that consistently deliver value for customers and stakeholders. Khalid is an innovation influencer known for driving and facilitating strategic decision making to guide Board of Directors and executive peers. Prior to Wheel Pros, Khalid has held executive technology leadership positions at Matco Tools, TBC Corporation, and Office Depot where he led eCommerce strategy for a decade.
Sophia Kelly is a passionate digital experience leader who focuses on helping high-growth brands, enterprises, and service organizations leverage integrated technology solutions to optimize growth, scale, and impact. She brings insight from over a decade of experience in sales coaching, operations management, omnichannel retail marketing, institutional branding, and business development, having worked for brands, agencies, products, and services across multiple industries.
Formerly an Adobe Commerce Product Specialist, she now leads the Adobe Commerce Strategic Alliance for Gorilla Group, a Platinum Adobe Partner and analyst named Global Leader in Commerce Services.
Caitlin is the Senior Manager of Ecommerce at Blu Dot, leading operational and technical strategy for Blu Dot’s website. Since starting at Blu Dot in 2015, she’s played a key role in growing the ecommerce team while overseeing successful projects from small to large. Caitlin has a degree from the University of Minnesota in Retail Merchandising and Management, and has previous experience working in varied roles across retail and ecommerce.
During the past quarter century, Tom McFadyen has overseen 300 large-scale ecommerce and marketplace projects while leading several hundred employees at McFadyen Digital. Clients include over 10% of the Fortune 500 and many of the solutions built generate over a billion dollars of annual online revenue.
McFadyen Digital provides advisory, technology, creative, and marketplace performance management services to clients across the globe from offices in the US, Brazil, and India.
Tom has authored two ecommerce books, including Amazon best-seller “Marketplace Best Practices”. He is a frequent speaker at many conferences and often quoted in the industry trade. Tom has held chairman, board and other leadership roles in NRF, YPO, EO and several software user groups.
As Global Head of Commerce Solutions at Rightpoint, Phillip acts as head of strategy, partnerships, and evangelism. He helps brands define goals, create strategies to meet those goals, and align tactics that drive results. With over 15 years of experience creating unique online customer experiences, he has both built and managed ecommerce for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Phillip hosts the ecommerce podcast Future Commerce which boasts over 1 Million downloads.
Nicole has been working at Adobe for 4 years, leading several areas of Adobe Commerce Engineering. Her strengths include building high performing teams and delivering high business value products to customers.
Email: cornelso@adobe.com
As a product and user experience leader with 25+ years working across startups and enterprise companies, Eric Erway currently leads key experiences as Group Product Manager for Adobe Commerce at Adobe. Eric is passionate about product experiences and solving complex problems through design thinking – building solutions for some of the world’s biggest brands throughout his career.
Jenna has been a commerce customer success leader at Adobe for over four years. Her passion is partnering with customers to solve complex business problems to ultimately drive their commerce strategy forward. Prior to joining Adobe, Jenna led the strategy and build of commerce and digital experiences for over fifteen years with well-known consumer brands in the athletic and outdoor industries.
Jon brings 20+ years of experience in helping some of the largest companies solve key problems and meet their goals. He has not gotten here in the typical way, he started in Civil Engineering for almost a decade before selling Engineering software which launched his software career. Jon has experience in eCommerce, Dynamic Imaging, Content Management (CMS), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Product Information Management (PIM) and Multi-Domain Master Data Management (MDM).
Ed Kennedy leads B2B Commerce product marketing at Adobe. Ed has spent over 12 years in ecommerce consulting and software for some of the world’s largest consumer brands, industrial manufacturers, and wholesale distributors.
Email: ekennedy@adobe.com
Kevin has 5+ years as a Solution Architect and has worked with Magento since 2014 at various agencies and technology companies and has a deep understanding of system integration and business process. He is a certified Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner and Subject Matter Expert .
Email: kkrizan@adobe.com
Emma Lockwood is a Product Marketing Manager for Adobe Commerce, whose work is centered around enabling best-in-class shopping experiences. She is focused on headless commerce and progressive web apps as the technologies to deliver engaging storefronts and commerce experiences.
Email: lockwood@adobe.com
What are the Covid 19 policies in the city of Chicago, IL?
Under the Restore Illinois framework for Phase 5, large-scale events are allowed to operate at full capacity. Masks are not required but suggested for safety.
Vaccination continues to be the best protection of severe outcomes from COVID-19 – including hospitalization or death. The COVID-19 vaccine is widely available at pharmacies and health care providers across the city.
CDPH continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 in other regions across the country. For more information, visit Chicago.gov/coronavirus.
What are the Covid 19 policies at The Westin Chicago River North?
There are currently no restrictions when it comes to COVID at the hotel. They do not require any masks and do not require any proof of vaccination.
May I extend my stay at the hotel?
Yes, you can extend your stay. Please contact Jessica Cecchini at jessica_c@sevenhillsglobal.com to discuss availability. Reminder, you will be responsible for the expense of your hotel and ground transportation to/from the hotel.
What is the weather like in Chicago, IL in June?
Chicago’s average temperature low and high is 53°- 66°. June is a great time in Chicago, with pleasant to moderate summer weather meant to be enjoyed.
Will there be any out-of-pocket costs?
During the official date of the event, expenses associated with ground transportation to and from the airport, parking, overnight accommodations, incidental charges (i.e., meals not listed on the official program, room service, dry cleaning, phone calls, faxes, business center charges, etc.) will be at your expense. Sponsored meals during the day and evening functions of June 7th will covered by Adobe.
Will I be responsible for any tips or gratuities?
Gratuities for additional services outside of the program, including any bellman gratuities are at your own expense.
What if I have special dietary requirements?
Please note any dietary requirements on the registration form when you register.
What is the local time zone?
Chicago, IL is CDT.
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