May 2, 2023
Morning Plenary
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Welcome and Introduce Morning Session
- Ryan Starks, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
A Couch Conversation With Utah Leaders
- Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson (Moderator)
- Ryan Starks, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
- Miles Hansen, President and CEO, World Trade Center Utah
- Derek Miller, President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber
- Greg Todd, Executive Director, Utah Office of Energy Development
Utah Economic Insights and Outlook
In this traditional summit presentation, hear from one of Utah's leading economists share her insights and mock-ups of fictional magazine cover designs for The Economist. You'll learn about Utah's chief economic characteristics and gain insight into trends and opportunities.
- Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah
Building World-Class Teams Through Diversity
Sports are a big part of Utah’s culture and an economic driver for the state. What does building successful and diverse teams take, and how do you attract national and international talent? Learn from some of the biggest names in Utah sports about how you can contribute to being a team player on and off the field.
- Morgan Saxton (Moderator), Co-host of the Place, Fox 13
- Thurl Bailey, Former NBA Player
- Kyle Beckerman, Head Coach at Utah Valley University and Former MLS Veteran, Real Salt Lake
- Kayla Morgan, Interim Associate Athletic Director & SWA, Weber State University Athletics
- Steve Starks, CEO, The Larry H. Miller Company
Embrace the Process: Discovery, Creativity, and Cultivation
-Syd McGee, CEO, Studio McGee
Show Up For Utah Service Initiative
An integral part of Utah’s economy and high quality of life is the willingness of Utahns to volunteer, give back, and serve others. The summit’s service opportunity is part of Utah First Lady Abby Cox’s #ShowUp initiative. Learn more on the summit’s Show Up webpage.
- First Lady Abby Cox
Breakout Sessions and Show Up
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Show Up Service Projects
Visit Show Up Hall to help assemble kits and participate in other service activities. The hall is open all afternoon for attendees to contribute time and money to some of Utah’s nonprofit organizations.
Breakout Sessions
Room 1- Telling Utah's Global Story
With the goal to once again welcome the world for a future Olympic game, some of the state's top branding, innovation, and investment experts will discuss how to best tell the Utah story to the world. Known for our natural resources and talent alike, Utah has developed the fastest-growing, youngest, and most multilingual workforce in the U.S. As we continue to elevate our international presence, our financial center has earned us the title of 'Wall Street of the West,' and our tech center is referred to as 'Silicon Slopes.' With so much going for us, it can be challenging to tell the Utah story through a singular lens. How can we continue to bolster our collective strengths and solidify our narrative to the world while strengthening Utah's position as a hub for international business and innovation?
Room 2 - Energy Makeover
As Utah’s energy landscape continues to evolve, our energy providers play a critical role. Join the Office of Energy Development as they facilitate a discussion with some heavy-hitters in Utah’s energy industry – petroleum, natural gas, and electricity production – to learn about their innovative projects to move Utah into a brighter and more powerful energy future.
Room 3 - Building the World’s Premier Ecosystem for Aerospace, Defense, and Security Companies
Join industry executives, university leadership, and policymakers as they discuss the future of Utah's most innovative and disruptive industry. This panel will focus on the developments and opportunities leaders have to build the world's premier ecosystem for aerospace, defense, and security companies around the state.
Room 4 - Building One Utah
As Utah continues to grow, companies are considering the changing needs of the state’s diverse workforce and creating initiatives that generate inclusion, support, and retention of great talent. Learn what Utah companies and community partners are doing to meet these challenges head-on by investing in programs, practices, and policies to remain relevant and appealing in an increasingly-competitive job market.
Room 5 - The Science of Success
Utah’s life science industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the state and nation. The industry strongly supports STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as it is foundational to industry success. In this interactive panel, you will learn how impact-driven leaders stay ahead of the curve by empowering future generations and cultivating innovative, meaningful partnerships to thrive.
Room 6 - Utah’s Growth: Today’s Actions Create Tomorrow’s Future
Utah’s population is projected to double over the next 50 years and we must plan for our future today. For many, growth raises concerns, but with proactive smart planning, we can harness this growth to our state’s advantage and maintain our quality of life. Hear from business, community, and government leaders about Utah’s growth, what’s being done, and how we must align efforts for our state’s continued prosperity.
Lunch Event
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One Utah Celebration/A Seat at the Table for Everyone
Afternoon Plenary
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Welcome and Announcements
-Ryan Starks, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Governor’s Awards
Gov. Cox’s Keynote
- Gov. Spencer Cox
Event Concludes
