architect, amplify,
accelerate your sales
architect, amplify,
accelerate your sales
HERO CEO SUMMIT
June 14-17, 2026
Chicago, IL
Hero CEO Summit
About the Summit
Behind every surge in revenue is an infrastructure built to sustain it. At the Hero CEO Summit in Chicago this June, we’re bringing together growth-minded leaders who understand that real sales momentum doesn’t happen by accident — it’s engineered.
This is where strategy meets structure and relationships turn into repeatable revenue. If you’re ready to strengthen the foundation beneath your growth and unlock smarter, more scalable sales, you’ll want a seat in this room.
Chicago is where the next level gets built.
This summit is for operators who deliver results. Over an intensive, high-value experience, we will:
Unlock
Unlock growth constraints and deploy capital with precision
Access
Access funding pathways, strategic capital partners, and co-investment opportunities
Build
Build acquisition, partnership, and expansion strategies that scale
Architect
Architect ecosystems that compound influence and revenue
Form
Form lifelong alliances with elite, like-minded leaders
AGENDA (Subject to Change)
Sunday, November 10
2:00PM -- Informal get-together
Location: Aunt Chilada's
(7330 N Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85020)
Monday, November 11
(Location: Desert Financial Credit Union)
148 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
7:30AM -- Breakfast
8:00AM -- Start of Programming
9:00AM -- Executive Interview, Jeff Meshey -- President & CEO, Desert Financial
9:35AM -- Panel Discussion
10:15AM -- HERO CONNECTION TIME
10:35AM -- Executive Interview, Michele Woods -- Partner, Aunt Chilada's
11:20AM -- Hero Factor Discussion with Jeffrey Hayzlett -- Chairman, C-Suite Network™
12:20PM -- Working Lunch
1:50PM -- Rapid Fire Spotlights
3:15PM -- HERO CONNECTION TIME
3:30PM -- Panel Discussion
5:00PM -- Conclusion of Programming
6:30PM -- Dinner @ Stockyards Restaurant
(5009 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034)
Tuesday, November 12
(Location: Desert Financial Credit Union)
148 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
8:00AM -- Breakfast
8:30AM -- Programming Begins
9:00AM -- Rapid Fire Spotlights
9:45AM -- Fireside Chat
11:30AM -- Executive Interview, Marcia Mintz -- CEO, Boys & Girls Club of the Valley
5:30PM -- C-Suite Network ™ Executive Mixer
OUR EVENT HOST
JEFFREY MESHEY
President & CEO,
Desert Financial Credit Union
HERO CLUB MEMBER HOSTS:
EVAN DASH
Chief Executive Officer, StoreBound
RACHEL DASH
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, StoreBound
NATE KIEVMAN
Chief Executive Officer, Clearlight
JENNIFER BERMAN
Chief Executive Officer, MZQ Consulting, LLC
GERARD FOX
Founder & Owner, Gerard Fox Law
JOSÉ ALARCÓN
Managing Partner
Intelligent Bills
MARIBEL LIEBERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
MarieBelle
ERIC EAGER
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, 4impactdata
MICHAEL BRINKER
Chief Financial Officer
Give Corporation
AGENDA
(subject to change)
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
3:00PM -- Hotel Check in
5:00PM -- Welcome Reception
7:00PM -- Optional Dinner @ Billy Goat Tavern (for a Cheezborger, chips and Pepsi!)
MONDAY, June 15
7:00AM -- Breakfast Begins at Hotel
8:00AM -- Morning Programming
1:00PM -- Afternoon Session
6:30PM -- Private CEO Dinner
TUESDAY, June 16
7:00AM -- Breakfast Begins at Hotel
8:00AM -- Morning Programming
1:00PM -- Afternoon Session
5:00PM -- First Lady Architecture River Cruise
6:30PM -- Dinner
WEDNESDAY, June 17
7:00AM -- Breakfast Begins at Hotel
8:00AM -- Programming Begins
11:00AM -- Fireside Chat
12:00PM -- Announcements & Lunch
Summit highlights:
A curated executive program designed to bring together CEOs, founders, and investors in a trusted, high-calibre environment.
Expert-led discussions and facilitated working sessions focused on leadership, influence, capital strategy, partnerships, and scaling enterprises with intention and discipline.
Practical, peer-driven frameworks that support strategic clarity, sharper decision-making, and sustainable business and portfolio growth.
Connection experiences, from opening sessions to focused collaboration forums, intentionally designed to foster partnerships, deal flow, and long-term alliances.
A closing session and shared conclusion that consolidates insights, reinforces commitment, and strengthens The Hero Club network through aligned leadership and shared purpose.
Learn:
Practical frameworks and real-world insight for leaders building sustainable revenue focused on sales infrastructure, partnerships, and scalable growth.
How to mobilize resources at speed, eliminating friction that slows growth and decision-making
Turning complexity into clarity by designing ecosystems that compound revenue, authority, and enterprise value
How to operate as a power center -- orchestrating partnerships, acquisitions, and alliances that multiply impact
AGENDA (Subject to Change)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Late afternoon -- Informal get together
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
8:00AM -- Morning Programming Begins (Panel Discussions, Executive Presentations, Workshops)
12:00PM -- Lunch
1:00PM -- Afternoon Programming Begins
(Panel Discussions, Executive Presentations, Workshops)
6:30PM -- Dinner
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
8:00AM -- Half-day of programming
Experiential Activity in the afternoon
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Hero CEO summit is for CEOs, founders, owners and investors in the process of scaling their businesses or looking to start scaling. A main component of our Hero CEO summits is our giveback to the local community in the city we host our summit in. Hero business leaders know that supporting the people in their business and their community leads to a better bottomline.
Hero CEO summits get you in the right room with the right people. Learn from your peers on what works, what doesn't and what you haven't even thought of yet.
Summit details
Details:
Attendees will enjoy some of Chicago’s most iconic dining experiences. From elevated Japanese cuisine and stunning skyline views at Miru, to the city’s famous deep‑dish pizza and the classic seafood tradition at Shaw’s Crab House, each meal is a chance to unwind, connect, and keep great conversations going. These well‑known restaurants highlight Chicago’s rich food culture while creating easy, memorable moments for networking and shared experiences.
Where to Stay:
Our recommended hotel is the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel
505 North Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60611
Our Packages:
Our packages are designed to offer flexibility and value, whether you’re joining us for the full experience or just for the day. Choose from a room + event pass bundle or a day‑pass‑only option—both include a guest pass so you can bring a plus one along.
All event passes also include access to curated excursions, making it easy to take part in every moment. Packages are conveniently booked through our event partner, WE Group Global, for a seamless registration experience.
About The Hero Club
The Hero Club is an invitation-only membership organization for CEOs, founders, investors and influencers.
Our members lead by putting humanity at the forefront in their business, where the metrics of success are measured beyond profit. We believe in the values of leading with integrity, transparency, serving our communities and sharing in our success. Along with operational excellence, this enables our members to grow faster, smarter, and more sustainably – what we call, The Hero Factor. Together, we empower great leaders with the right resources, relationships, education, and experiences in order to drive change and take our member companies to the next level.
Learn more about The Hero Club on our website:
