REV UP 2026

TARGETING THE TIPPING POINT.

The Voco hotel | CHICAGO, IL | JANUARY 13 – 15, 2026

Welcome to Rev Up 2026. Get information on the event theme, schedule of events, venue information, and more. Check back often for updates. See you in Chicago!

HOTEL WI-FI instructions:

Connect to “REV UP 2026″ and then click Access Code
Click Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn – Wolf Point
Enter Access Code: VelocityEHS, then click connect

UBer voucher:

Use this Uber Voucher for safe transportation during REV UP 2026. The voucher is active Tuesday, January 13 through end of day Thursday, January 15. If you are traveling outside of those times you may expense your rideshare through Concur.

Click link to voucher here
OR, Scan QR code below

parking information:

Wolf Point Plaza Parking Garage

325 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

Directly located across the street from The VOCO Hotel.
Bring your parking slip to the VOCO front desk to have it validated.

Join Us for Targeting the Tipping Point.

After years of building, from our platform and our teams to our brand and our AI capabilities, VelocityEHS is on the edge of a powerful transformation. We’ve rebuilt with purpose, and now the momentum is undeniable. Targeting the Tipping Point represents a point in time when momentum turns into exponential growth. When smart, intentional actions, done by the right people at the right time, trigger sweeping change.

It’s about recognizing that everything we’ve built has brought us to this inflection point where opportunity and readiness meet. Targeting the Tipping Point captures our energy and decisive actions, reminding us that progress doesn’t happen by chance. It’s created when we lean in and accelerate together. This is the year we stop building for growth and start accelerating it.

Let’s target the tipping point. Together.

See Everything you need to know about Rev Up 2026.

Hotel Information

The Voco Hotel

350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 1

Chicago, IL 60654

Confirm email from [email protected] before arriving.
There is no charge for your room.
Check-in:
- Standard hotel check-in is 4:00pm. You will not be able to access your room until after Day 1 sessions conclude.
- During conference registration, please drop your luggage in Mansion House.
- Once Day 1 sessions wrap, return to the conference registration table to pick up your room key.
Check-out:
- Standard hotel check-out is 11:00am.
- If you are in Sales or Marketing and checking out on Thursday, 1/15, you will be attending breakout sessions during this time.
  - Please pack all belongings and bring your luggage to Mansion House during breakfast, where bags may be stored until departure.
- A key drop box will be located outside of Mansion House. Please drop your room key there when checking out.
- There is no need to visit the hotel front desk to check out.
All sessions will take place within The VOCO Hotel. View the agenda and hotel maps above for more information.

Conference Registration

Find the conference registration table on Tuesday starting at 11:00 AM outside of Sauganash Ballroom on the 14th Floor.
Grab your badge and get all the details on Rev Up 2026.
Lunch is served from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Intro and Welcome Session begin promptly at 1:00 PM.
If your travel is delayed, you are running late to registration, or you have questions as you arrive, please contact Erica Williams on Teams.

What to Bring and Dress Code

What to Bring:

Water Bottle
Warm Coat
Outdoor shoes
Compact Umbrella

Dress Code:

Conference: Business Casual
- Dark jeans, slacks, sweaters, blazers, etc.
- Comfortable, but professional
Welcome Party: Casual
Winter Wonderland Awards Dinner: Cocktail Attire in Black, Blue, White, Silver, or Gold

Headshots

When: Tuesday, January 13 During Registration and Lunch

Where: Merchants Hotel on the 14th Floor

No sign up required. Come anytime you have a few quick minutes to spare.
Your headshot will be available within two weeks.

Schedule of Events

Day 1: Tuesday, January 13 Day 2: Wednesday, January 14 Day 3: Thursday, January 15

REV Up: Day 1

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11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Registration Opens

Location: Outside of Sauganash Ballroom East | 14th Floor

Lunch

Location: Sauganash West

Headshots | Colombian house

Location: Colombian House

1:00 PM

Event kickoff and ceo welcome

1:15 PM

Targeting the Tipping Point: 2026 GTM Vision and Priorities

During this opening presentation, we will look back at the highs and lows of 2025 and focus on the priorities, top goals, and keys to success in 2026. We will also examine the concept of Targeting the Tipping Point, the overarching theme for Rev Up, explain why it was selected this year, and translate what it means for VelocityEHS.

Presenters: Jim Tarantino and Ashley EmeryLocation: Sauganash East

1:45 PM

The Evolving GTM: Adapting to How Buyers Buy Now | How AI, Data, and Shifting Behavior Are Reshaping Sales and Marketing Alignment

This engaging session, led by featured thought leader and GTM expert, Kerry Cunningham, 6sense, will explore how the current Go to Market landscape is changing. Uncover market insights into how teams can adapt to shifting buyer behaviors in the modern context. Learn how AI, data, and B2B buying are influencing alignment between sales and marketing, and discover what you can do to respond to this evolution.

Presenters: Kerry Cunningham, Head of Research and Thought Leadership, 6SenseLocation: Sauganash East

2:45 PM (15 min): BREAK
14th Floor Lobby

3:00 PM

Product Roadmap and Product Strategy for 2026

Join us during this strategic product presentation, where we preview what’s on the roadmap for 2026. During this informative session, we will highlight the Quarterly Review Process, TAL, Hand and Wrist, QR Code, Mobile App, and custom configuration. Featuring product leaders from across the company, learn more about our strategy and where we’re headed this year.

Presenters: Scott Epstein, Daryl Oldham, Rick Barker, Julia Wong, and Marc JuaireLocation: Sauganash East

4:00 PM

Marketing Vision for 2026

During this session, Ashley Emery will provide the marketing vision and roadmap for 2026. Learn data-driven priorities and focus areas that will guide the marketing organization, how it impacts our broader GTM function, and what we can all do to drive success together.

Presenters: Ashley Emery
Location: Sauganash East

4:30 PM

CX Org Updates and Focus for 2026

During this practical session, we will examine new CX organizational updates, clearly define the changes, identify your go-to people, and examine focus areas for 2026. Learn how you can work with CX teams to succeed within our business.

Presenters: Winnie Ip and Greg CresswellLocation: Sauganash East

4:45 PM

Goal Setting: The Most Powerful Thing Humans Can Do

Setting goals and actively working toward them is often the difference between success and failure. Led by Jim Tarantino, this session is a fun and powerful workshop that will empower our teams to identify Six High Priority Areas for establishing goals, with motivating insights featured throughout the presentation.

Presenters: Jim Tarantino
Location: Sauganash East

5:25 PM

Day 1 wrap

Presenters: Kent Hatcher and Carolyn WolfeLocation: Sauganash East

6:30 PM

Welcome party

Location: Celeste

REV Up: Day 2

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7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Location: Sauganash West

8:00 aM

Understanding Our Market: How EHS Buyer Priorities Are Evolving

This session will take a deep dive into our core buyers and the larger committee that makes up their purchasing decision. Learn the committee size, key stakeholders, and what they care about most. Find out how these insights are the starting point for our propensity model and inform how we catalyze as many stakeholders within the buying committee as possible.

Presenters: Alex Herrmann
Location: Sauganash East

8:20 AM

Know the Field: Competitor Insights That Shape How We Sell

This session will break down where VelocityEHS wins and loses in competitive deals, the actions we’re taking to close gaps, and the resources available to help you win more often. Uncover how to sharpen your competitive positioning, align on go-forward strategy, and prepare for a more aggressive, competitive landscape in 2026.

Presenters: Kevin Frieh
Location: Sauganash East

8:40 AM

Precision Targeting: Sharpening Our ICP and Buying Signals to Win Smarter

Grounded in insights from our 2025 propensity model, this session explains why precision targeting matters now more than ever and uncovers what a modern ICP really is. Learn how our ICP is evolving, what’s changing in our Go to Market motions, and how to use these insights to focus on the highest-value prospects.

Presenters: Kev Tolliver and Kevin FriehLocation: Sauganash East

9:00 AM

Shifting to Account-Based GTM: Highlighting 6sense and Its Alignment to GTM Targeting

As we evolve from leads into buying groups, this session breaks down how 6sense enables unified account targeting across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to win and expand in the right accounts faster. Learn how we will leverage 6sense this year to become more strategic and more savvy as a collective GTM function.

Presenters: Ashley Emery, Jake Furey, and Kev TolliverLocation: Sauganash East

9:45 AM (15 min): BREAK
14th Floor Lobby

10:00 aM

The Community Multiplier: Turning Adoption into Advocacy into Sales | Where Digital Success Meets Expansion Opportunity

During this engaging session, Kendra Perdeaux and Jason Cress will examine the impact of community on expansion opportunities. Learn how we can leverage our advocates to multiply success and tap into our community to drive stronger outcomes in 2026.

Presenters: Kendra Perdeaux and Jason CressLocation: Sauganash East

10:45 aM

Verdantix Value Discovery Workshop

Presenters: Brittany Sayers and Michael Burton, Verdantix Location: Sauganash East

12:00 PM (60 min): LUNCH
Sauganash West

1:00 PM

Referral Selling: Leveraging Referral Selling to Make More Sales

Presenters: Samantha McKenna, Sam Sales Consulting
Location: Sauganash East

2:30 PM (25 min): BREAK
14th Floor Lobby

2:55 PM

How to 10x Sales and Marketing By Leveraging Our AI Functionality

In this session, we will give a hands-on demo showcasing the AI tools available to Sales and Marketing. Learn how to increase your efficiency significantly in 2026. Then, we will open the floor to discover where you would like to see more automations and tools to leverage in your role.

Presenters: Dr. Julia Penfield and Eddy SimmalavongLocation: Sauganash East

3:35 PM

Precision Prospecting with 6sense: Turning Buyer Signals into Pipeline

Presenters: Ernest Owusu, 6Sense, with Paul Bullock and Andrew KistnerLocation: Sauganash East

4:15 PM

GTM ExECUTIVE Fireside Chat

Join us for an interactive Q&A session, where you can ask questions and engage directly with our Executive Leadership Team. This Fireside Chat enables you to hear from our leaders and ask them what’s pressing on your mind. Come prepared for an intimate session that gives you access to our ELT in real-time.

Presenters: Matt Airhart, Jim Tarantino, Ashley Emery, Winnie Ip, Scott Epstein, and Dr. Julia Penfield, Hosted by Kent HatcherLocation: Sauganash East

5:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Presenters: Kent Hatcher and Carolyn WolfeLocation: Sauganash East

6:30 PM

Dinner and Award Ceremony

Location: The Builder’s Building

REV Up: Day 3

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7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Location: Sauganash West

8:00 aM to 10:30 aM

breakout sessions

MARKETING BREAKOUTS

8:00 AM: Your Voice Is Your Choice: Enhancing Executive Presence (Marketing Only)
Presenters: Raechel Karas
Location: Western Stage House

9:00 AM: Understanding 6Sense for Marketers (Marketing Only)
Presenters: Jake Charboneau, Stacy Rhum, and Michelle Lynch
Location: Western Stage House

10:00 AM: Marketing Function Breakouts (Marketing Only)
Location: Western Stage House

SALES BREAKOUTS

8:00 AM: MEDDPICC Refresh (Sales Only)
Presenters: Leanne Fleck, Steve Rowe, Rita Muench
Location: Sauganash East

8:40 AM: Discovery and Qualification (Sales Only)
Presenters: Mike Hoonhorst, Cody Green, and Jake Furey
Location: Sauganash East

9:20 AM: Conducting Better Sales Presentations (Sales Only)
Presenters: Dan Considine, Brian Curlett, and Kyle Centers
Location: Sauganash East

10:00 AM: Stronger Outbound Calling to Book More Meetings (Sales Only)
Presenters: Vito Karahalios, Charlotte Mozzoni, and Andrew Hill
Location: Sauganash East

10:30 AM (15 min): BREAK
14th Floor Lobby

10:45 aM

Say It Like You Mean It: Crafting the VelocityEHS Pitch Together

This fast-paced, high-energy workshop will challenge Sales and Marketing teams to put our new VelocityEHS narrative to the test. You’ll have 30 minutes to craft a clear, compelling, and differentiated elevator pitch for VelocityEHS, one that targets the tipping point with customers and prospects. Then it’s winner-take-all as the final two teams pitch live, judges decide, and one team walks away with bragging rights. This session is about more than wordsmithing. It’s about sharpening how we show up, how we tell our story, and how we win together.

Presenters: Brad Harbaugh and Catherine VliemLocation: Sauganash East

11:45 AM

Stronger Together: Leveraging Service Partners to Scale Customer Value and Revenue

Leaning into our service partners in 2026 is a key strategy for success. This insightful session features Christopher Joyce and Rachel Wickenheiser as they explore how we will leverage our partners this year to drive revenue and scale value together.

Presenters: Christopher Joyce and Rachel WickenheiserLocation: Sauganash East

12:15 pM

closing remarks

Presenters: Jim Tarantino and Ashley EmeryLocation: Sauganash East

12:20 PM (60 min): LUNCH
Sauganash West

2:00 pM

departures

Welcome Party at Celeste Disco and Supper Club

Tuesday, January 13 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
111 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Kick off the week with an unforgettable welcome party at Celeste Disco & Supper Club. Join us for an evening of delicious food, cocktails, music, and great conversation in one of Chicago’s most stylish nightlife destinations.

Food will be available from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, and guests are welcome to come and go throughout the evening. There is no formal program, just a relaxed, social night to connect and catch up.

Dress Code: Casual. Wear whatever you’re comfortable in for a fun night out.

Sales and Marketing Awards Dinner at The Builders Building

Wednesday, January 14 | 6:30 PM
222 N LaSalle St #1, Chicago, IL 60601

Join us for a festive Winter Wonderland Sales and Marketing Awards Dinner as we celebrate our standout sales and marketing performers from 2025. This evening is all about great food, well-deserved recognition, and celebrating the wins we’ve achieved together. Enjoy dinner, live music, and awards in a winter-inspired setting, while we toast to each other’s success.

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Cocktail attire is dressy yet comfortable. Think cocktail dresses, stylish jumpsuits, or polished separates, and suits or sport coats with dress shirts. Feel free to have fun with the Winter Wonderland color palette of white, black, blue, grey, silver, or gold.

Hotel map: Floor 14

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Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Erica Williams ([email protected]) for support.

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REV UP 2026

TARGETING THE TIPPING POINT.

The Voco hotel | CHICAGO, IL | JANUARY 13 – 15, 2026

HOTEL WI-FI instructions:

UBer voucher:

parking information:

Join Us for Targeting the Tipping Point.

See Everything you need to know about Rev Up 2026.

The Voco Hotel

Schedule of Events

REV Up: Day 1

Registration Opens

Lunch

Headshots | Colombian house

Event kickoff and ceo welcome

Targeting the Tipping Point: 2026 GTM Vision and Priorities

The Evolving GTM: Adapting to How Buyers Buy Now | How AI, Data, and Shifting Behavior Are Reshaping Sales and Marketing Alignment

Product Roadmap and Product Strategy for 2026

Marketing Vision for 2026

CX Org Updates and Focus for 2026

Goal Setting: The Most Powerful Thing Humans Can Do

Day 1 wrap

Welcome party

REV Up: Day 2

Breakfast

Understanding Our Market: How EHS Buyer Priorities Are Evolving

Know the Field: Competitor Insights That Shape How We Sell

Precision Targeting: Sharpening Our ICP and Buying Signals to Win Smarter

Shifting to Account-Based GTM: Highlighting 6sense and Its Alignment to GTM Targeting

The Community Multiplier: Turning Adoption into Advocacy into Sales | Where Digital Success Meets Expansion Opportunity

Verdantix Value Discovery Workshop

Referral Selling: Leveraging Referral Selling to Make More Sales

How to 10x Sales and Marketing By Leveraging Our AI Functionality

Precision Prospecting with 6sense: Turning Buyer Signals into Pipeline

GTM ExECUTIVE Fireside Chat

Closing Remarks

Dinner and Award Ceremony

REV Up: Day 3

Breakfast

breakout sessions

Say It Like You Mean It: Crafting the VelocityEHS Pitch Together

Stronger Together: Leveraging Service Partners to Scale Customer Value and Revenue

closing remarks

departures

Evening Events

Welcome Party at Celeste Disco and Supper Club

Sales and Marketing Awards Dinner at The Builders Building

Hotel map: Floor 14

Questions or Concerns?