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Chicago

November 12, 2025

United Airlines Headquarters

233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
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Event Schedule

  • 2:00 pm 2:30 pm
    Registration & Networking

    Registration for the Chicago Roundtable begins.
  • 2:30 pm 2:40 pm
    Welcome & Introduction

    Welcome to the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Chicago Roundtable!
    Speakers
    • Carolyn Kremins President Skift
    • Hannah DeMaio Vice President of Brand Strategy Women Leading Travel & Hospitality
  • 2:40 pm 2:45 pm
    United Airlines Welcome
    Speaker
    • Rhonda Robinson Director of Strategic Intelligence and Business Integration United Airlines
  • 2:45 pm 3:00 pm
    Adobe AI for the Enterprise: Transforming Travel Organizations

    Discover how AI is driving enterprise-wide transformation in travel and hospitality. In this session, learn how generative and agentic AI are accelerating innovation, streamlining operations, and enabling more personalized customer experiences—empowering organizations to thrive in the age of AI.

    • Julie Hoffmann Global GM, Travel, Hospitality, Dining & Loyalty Adobe
  • 3:00 pm 3:45 pm
    Opening Keynote

    United Airlines opens the day with an inspiring keynote from Helon Hammond, setting the stage for meaningful dialogue and fresh perspectives. Her session will explore what it means to lead with empathy, navigate cultural agility without losing your sense of self and stay grounded in your core values.

    Keynote
    • Helon Hammond Vice President Global Learning, People, and Community Impact United Airlines
  • 3:45 pm 4:30 pm
    Panel Discussion

    Hear from a dynamic group of executive women as they discuss key industry trends, leadership strategies, and lessons learned from the field.

    Speakers
    • Kristen Reynolds President and CEO Choose Chicago
    • Marilynn Gardner President & CEO Navy Pier Chicago
    • Brooke Patterson Chief Brand Officer Great Wolf Resorts
    • Amber Ritter Managing Deputy Commissioner Chief Commercial Officer for the Chicago Department of Aviation
    Moderator
    • Chevy Humphrey President and Chief Executive Officer Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
  • 4:30 pm 4:40 pm
    Amperity Session
    Speakers
    • Amy Rux VP of Enterprise Sales Amperity
    • Meghan Mori Sales Director Amperity
  • 4:40 pm 5:25 pm
    The Courageous Career: Reject Hustle Culture, Recover Your Confidence, and Reclaim Your Professional Purpose

    Today's careers are non-linear, messy, and deeply personal -- and that's not a flaw, it's a feature. This keynote unpacks why imposter syndrome is a symptom, not the problem, and how hustle culture fuels our self-doubt. Attendees will gain practical tools to reframe their professional stories, recover their confidence and build a courageous career rooted in clarity, purpose and authenticity.

    Keynote
    • Amber Naslund Principal Content Consultant LinkedIn
  • 5:25 PM 5:30 pm
    Closing Remarks
    Speakers
    • Elisabeth Segura Strategic Content Senior Manager Women Leading Travel & Hospitality
  • 5:30 pm 6:15 pm
    Networking and Cocktails

    Wrap up the afternoon with informal networking over cocktails.