Salesforce Connections 2026

We’re bringing the CX Lens to Salesforce Connections.

Join us in Chicago for networking and inspiration.

Bold Orange is thrilled to return to Salesforce Connections—as always, it’s sure to be informative and inspiring. We’ve got a team of marketing and technology experts attending this year, and we’re looking forward to the many conversations about new ways to elevate customer experiences. Read on to find out how you can connect with us at Connections.

HAPPY HOUR

Chi-Town’s finest: a pizza tasting & happy hour

Three pizzerias. One night. Zero bad slices.

Join Bold Orange and Stensul for a Chicago pizza tasting and happy hour just a 5-minute walk from Wintrust Arena — the perfect warm-up before the Salesforce Connections party. Come for the deep dish. Stay for the connections.

Wednesday, June 3rd
5pm CDT

Row 24
2411 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

 

SAVE YOUR SPOT

FEATURED SESSION

The Modern Marketer’s Guide to Building Adaptive Experiences

Bold Orange, Renewal by Andersen, and Salesforce will take the stage together to share how we’ve built adaptive experiences that deliver more relevant customer experiences. Learn to craft modern customer strategies, establish a solid personalization foundation, and scale content more efficiently than ever before.

Josh Thompson, Sr. Director, Client Strategy & Services, Bold Orange
Diangelo Tyler, Director of Digital Marketing, Renewal by Andersen
Jen Mavis, Product Management Director, Salesforce

Wednesday, Jun 3
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM CDT
Theater 7 | Campground, Level 3

SEE DETAILS

Attendees will learn how Bold Orange and Renewal by Andersen:

  • Built experiences that adapt to homeowner needs and preferences
  • Activated personalization use cases across the entire customer lifecycle 
  • Leveraged Salesforce to enable dynamic personalization at scale 
CNX Speakers

FEATURED SESSION

A Fireside Chat with Bold Orange and U.S. Bank

Join Bold Orange and U.S. Bank for a look at how one of the nation’s leading financial institutions is transforming its email marketing program at scale. In this candid fireside chat, U.S. Bank shares how its team tackled the growing challenges of email volume, brand consistency, accessibility, and compliance—and the tools and processes they put in place to streamline workflows and empower marketers. Whether you’re managing a small team or an enterprise email program, you’ll walk away with practical insights on building a more efficient, scalable, and compliant email operation.

Spencer Smith, SVP, Strategic Growth, Bold Orange
Maria Stanley, Email Campaign Manager, U.S. Bank

Wednesday, Jun 3
3:00 PM CDT
Campground, Level 3

Fireside Chat Speakers

Find Us at Connections

Meet the team attending Connections this year.

Spencer Smith

SVP of Strategic Growth

Alicia Gunderson

Director of Strategic Growth, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Alliance

Julie Johnson

Sr. Director of Technology Solutions

Josh Thompson

Sr. Director of Client Strategy & Services

Angela Borton

Solution Architect

Daniel Olsen

Solution Architect

Sammi Oetjens

Client Technology Delivery Director