Innovation Retail Safari and Cocktails with Bond

Kick off your Big Handshake experience with an intimate retail safari through the streets of Chicago, followed by an invitation-only networking reception at one of the city’s most iconic speakeasies.

Join Bond’s own Sean Claessen and Michelle Palmer for a guided walking tour of some of Chicago’s most innovative retail destinations. Along the way, you’ll explore how leading brands are bringing loyalty, personalization, and customer experience to life, gaining practical insights and inspiration you can apply to your own customer strategy.

After the tour, continue the conversation with fellow attendees at Three Dots and a Dash, where safari participants will receive exclusive access to the Bond and Blings’ private speakeasy networking reception. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, curated hors d’oeuvres, and meaningful conversations with a select group of marketing, CRM, loyalty, and customer engagement leaders before The Big Handshake begins.

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, valuable industry connections, or simply a memorable evening in Chicago, this curated experience offers the perfect start to the week ahead.

Event Details

Innovation Retail Safari: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT

Pickup Location: Front Lobby, Omni Hotel, Chicago, IL

Speakeasy Networking Reception: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Speakeasy Location: Three Dots and a Dash, 68 W. Hubbard Street (Below Bub City), Chicago, IL