2018 Utah Economic Summit | Utah Economic Summit

The 12th Annual Governor’s

Utah Economic Summit

The Utah Economic Summit engages Utah’s top leaders and decision-makers from the business, government and academic communities with the best business content related to Utah’s robust economy. The summit provides a platform for strategic dialogue related to the current economic impacts and future growth of our business communities.

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Registration $180 USD

Power Presentations

Hear from influential field experts during their rapid fire presentations.

Engaging Breakout Sessions

Learn more from the experts in engaging breakout sessions.

Networking Closing Reception

A unique opportunity to sample and learn about the local food market.

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Featured Speakers

As summit host and featured speaker, Gov. Herbert will deliver a vision of economic prosperity for Utah. Additionally, attendees will hear from thought leaders, experts, innovators and entrepreneurs who are all dedicated to Utah’s success. Past keynote speakers include Arthur Brooks, Pierre Lassonde and Clayton Christensen.

Gary R. Herbert

Governor of Utah

Spencer Cox

Lt. Governor of Utah

Mitch Lowe

Co-Founding Executive of Netflix, and CEO of Movie Pass

Power Presenters

The summit provides sophisticated, dynamic and interactive presenters. Speakers cover a wide range of engaging topics related to Utah’s economic standing, business-related best practices and inspiring personal and corporate success stories. Past speakers have represented Utah companies as well as national business leaders such as eBay.

Carine Clark

President and CEO, Banyan

Richard Barkham, P.h.D

Global Chief Economist, CBRE

Natalie Gochnour

Associate Dean and Director, University of Utah

Breakout Session Speakers

Summit attendees will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions with Utah’s top leaders and decision-makers from the business, government and academic communities. Individual presenters and panelists will share expertise on Utah’s current business climate and explore critical business topics including, customer experience (CX), sales and marketing, human resources (HR) and visioning.

Melanie McBride

Vice President, Summit Group

Silvia Potempa

Social Media Director, Saxton Horne

Diania Dickerson

Associate Media Director, Saxton Horne

Kaylan Hazlett

Director of Analytics, Saxton Horne

David Blain

President, Saxton Horne

Bryn Ramjoue

Communications Director, Red Butte Garden

Troy Taylor

High Performance Director, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Kimberlee Carlile

Director of Industry and Talent Initiatives, Governor's Office of Economic Development

Hannah Kearney

Olympic Champion, U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

Tom Kelly

Vice President, Communications, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Mark Olson

Formerly Vice President Marketing & FIeld Sales, Progressive Leasing

Dayna Hathaway

Vice President, Marketing, Extra Space Storage

Brandon Fugal

Chairman, CBC Advisors

Blaine Leonard

Technology & Innovation Engineer, Utah Department of Transportation

Jonathan Greene

Managing Partner, CX Tech & Analytics, RocketSource

Chase Winder

Government Relations, Qualtrics

Garrett Clark

Director of Operations, Silicon Slopes

Nick Stagge

Head of B2B Marketing, ExpertVoice

Stephen Lisonbee

Workforce Development Division Director, The Department of Workforce Services

Ginger Chinn

Managing Director, Urban and Rural Business Services, Governor's Office of Economic Development

Mitch Macfarlane

Chief Operating Officer, Instructure

Eric Rea

Cofounder and CEO, Podium

Theresa Foxley

President/CEO, EDC Utah

Jeff Jacobson

Chief Operating Officer, Costa Vida

David Christiansen

AVP Sales Manager, SBA Department

Todd Gardiner

Owner, Taqueria 27

Landon Starr

VP - Head of Data Science, Clearlink

Andrew Park

VP, Customer Experience Strategy, InMoment

Kirk Jowers

Vice President of Corporate Relations and European Markets, doTERRA

Bill Brady

President and CMO, EKR

Beth Colosimo

Executive Director, Salt Lake Community College

Sara Jones

CEO, Burbley

Melanie Webb

PR Manager and Editor, The Outsider, KÜHL

Don Willie

Director, Emerging Leaders Initiative

Christine Richman

Principal, GSBS Consulting

Todd Reece

Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Logan Sutherland

Vice President, Human Resources, Nelson Laboratories

J.D. Conway

Head of Talent Acquisition, BambooHR

Stephen D. Neeleman, MD

Founder and Vice Chairman, HealthEquity

Kelly Cahoon

Chef, SaltnCopper

Kathy Hajeb

Assistant Professor & Director, University of Utah

Matt Ward

Marketing Director, Momentum Indoor Climbing

Cathy Donahoe

VP, Human Resources, Domo

Nicole Thurman

Vice President, Talent Management, CHG Healthcare

Megen Ralphs

Director of Human Resources, MSC Aerospace

Mark Hunter

Best Selling Author: High Profit Prospecting

Tim Sullivan

Principal, Township + Range

Tom Millar

Transportation Planner III, SLC Transportation Division

Agenda

Summit onsite registration begins at 7:00 a.m. in the main hall just outside the Grand Ballroom. A continental breakfast will be available until 8:30 a.m.