June 3, 2026
The Chicago Merchandise Mart
Hosted in the SKS Chicago Showroom
Produced with Scott Byron & Co.
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
In celebration of PowerHouse SMART’s 20th Year, this intentionally intimate Summit experience is designed to elevate heart-centered leadership, deepen trusted relationships, and inspire meaningful collaboration across the luxury design-build-real-estate community.
The Chicago Luxury Summit is a thoughtfully created companion event experience to the annual Chicago Luxury Conference — shorter in duration yet richer in connection. This immersive gathering prioritizes authentic dialogue, strategic introductions, and the signature PowerHouse SMART® relationship-first energy that has shaped our community for two decades.
Headliner Sponsor for IL/WI, Scott Byron & Co. is celebrated for more than four decades of luxury landscape architecture, construction, and concierge-level outdoor environments that harmonize art, architecture, and nature.
The Signature Kitchen Suite showroom at The Mart is an iconic 9,000-square-foot, theater-inspired environment designed by Piero Lissoni. Blending refined Italian design with advanced culinary innovation, the space features bespoke Arclinea kitchens, dramatic 20-foot islands, and artfully composed interactive experiences for “technicureans,” setting the tone for inspiration and elevated hospitality.
Art of the Ensemble | June 3, 4:15-5:00 pm
We share the same stage, but we perform separate shows. Through the lens of improv and R.A.V.E. philosophy, this immersive keynote experience emphasizes how trust, boldness, and ensemble thinking unlock deeper collaboration and elevate what’s possible for teams and clients alike.
An inspiring and immersive keynote exploring how collaboration across landscape, architecture, and lifestyle design is redefining the next era of luxury living — aligning vision with purpose and innovation with human connection.
ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE & RED-CARPET CHECK-IN
Curated Showroom Exploration.
SKS Chicago Showroom
Guests step into an elevated welcome experience featuring curated music, showroom exploration, and professional photo/video moments at the step-and-repeat captured by Core5Creative and Darren Joshua Photography. A vibrant opening designed to spark connection from the very first moment.
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
OPENING CEREMONY: THE HEART OF COLLABORATION
Welcome remarks celebrating 20 years of PowerHouse SMART and the evolution of heart-centered leadership within the luxury industry.
Speaker: Wendy Cohen, Founder & CEO, PowerHouse SMART®
Special Moment — Recognizing Emerging Leaders
Honoring rising voices shaping the future of luxury design, architecture, building, and development.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
ART OF THE ENSEMBLE
We share the same stage, but we perform separate shows. Through the lens of improv and R.A.V.E. philosophy, this immersive keynote experience emphasizes how trust, boldness, and ensemble thinking unlock deeper collaboration and elevate what’s possible for teams and clients alike.
Keynote Speaker: Brett Byron, Scott Byron & Co.
An inspiring and immersive keynote exploring how collaboration across landscape, architecture, and lifestyle design is redefining the next era of luxury living — aligning vision with purpose and innovation with human connection.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PowerHouse SMART® POWERCONNECTIONS™
Curated Relationship-Building Breakout Circles
Signature PowerHouse SMART® moderated conversations designed to foster authentic dialogue, shared insight, and new opportunities among designers, builders, architects, developers, and industry partners. These intentionally guided circles reflect the heart of the PowerHouse SMART® experience — meaningful connection over transactional networking.
Expert Moderators of Architects, Builders, Designers & Brokers:
Tom Wynn, Studio Director, Wade Weissmann Architecture
Lauren Coburn, Founder | Principal Interior Designer, Lauren Coburn LLC
Ryan Hainey, Photographer, Ryan Hainey Photography
Jennifer McGinnis, Principal Designer, Redux Interior Design
Rae Muranski, Chief Operating Officer, Moderne Living
Teak Barton, President, Macnon Builders
Rebecca Pogonitz, Principal Designer, GOGO Design Group
Matt Lederer, President, Mahogany Builders
Randy Heller, Principal Interior Designer, Randy Heller Design
Keitha Brathwaite, Principal/Founder, Keitha Brathwaite Interior Design
Philip Sassano, Principal & Design Lead, The Design Coach, LLC
Carrie McCormick, @properties | Christie’s Int. RE
Stephanie Litza, Project Manager, Power Construction
Daniel Baigelman, Architect, Full Circle Architects
Seth Romig, Architect, Seth Romig Architect LLC
and more to come..
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
AFTERGLOW COCKTAIL PARTY & LUXURY RAFFLE
Benefitting Designs for Dignity
A celebratory closing experience featuring elevated cocktails, curated networking, and the beloved PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Raffle supporting philanthropic impact.
Toast Master: Gordon Held, Co-President/Owner, Scott Byron & Co.
“A Final Toast Together” — honoring new relationships, shared inspiration, and the collaborative spirit that continues to define the PowerHouse SMART® community.
