November 17, 20257:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
The third-annual Utah Business Forward conference will assemble dozens of the best business minds in Utah who are eager to share their knowledge to keep our economy strong for years to come.
At this one-day conference you’ll have access to leaders in various industries, from product development and manufacturing to finance and entrepreneurship.
You’ll learn about the innovation, resilience, strategy, and relationships it takes to propel your business and career to the next level.
7:00 - 7:30 AM
Check in for breakfast with an expert (Pre-registration required)
Ali Vallarta, Christena Huntsman Durham, Cydni Tetro, Darrell Bracken, Derek Miller, Emily Bell McCormick, Lavanya Mahate, Nate Walkingshaw, Sharlene Wells, Trent Mano
7:30 - 8:30 AM
General Registration & Breakfast
8:45 - 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote: Q&A with Sheri Dew
9:15 - 9:50 AM
Mainstage Panel: Turning Rivalry Into the Right Results
Gov. Spencer Cox, University of Utah President Taylor Randall,
and Brigham Young University President C. Shane Reese
9:50 - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session 1
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11:00 - 11:10 AM
Break
11:10 - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session 2
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11:50 - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 PM
Break
1:15 - 1:55 PM
Breakout session 3
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1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:05 - 2:45 PM
Breakout session 4
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2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 - 3:40 PM
Q&A Panels
3:40 - 3:50 PM
Break
4:30 - 6:00 PM
VIP Afterparty
(Pre-registration required)
The Entrepreneurship track is designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in building successful ventures, covering ideation, validation, funding, scaling, and navigating the challenges of starting and growing a business in today’s competitive market.
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Break
11:50 - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 - 3:40 PM
Entrepreneurship Panel
Track Speakers
The Leadership track equips forward-thinking executives with practical strategies and innovative approaches to navigate complex business challenges while fostering organizational growth and team development in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace.
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Break
11:50 - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 - 3:40 PM
Leadership Panel
Track Speakers
The People & Culture track focuses on the critical role of human capital in driving organizational success, providing insights on building and nurturing a strong, inclusive company culture, attracting and retaining top talent, developing effective leadership skills, and fostering employee engagement and well-being.
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Break
11:50 - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 - 3:40 PM
People & Culture Panel
Track Speakers
10:20 - 11:00 AM
Rapid Connections
Speed Networking
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Break
11:10 - 11:50 AM
Rapid Insights: The Pivot
Tunisha Brown, John Pestana, Silvia Castro Bennett, Allyse Jackson, and Chris Baird
11:50 - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:15 - 1:55 PM
Rapid Advice
Alejandra Salomon, Chris Mann, Christian Ross, Erynn Kerrigan, Jenna White, Jared Anderson, and Tryg Jensen
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break
The Strategy track delivers actionable frameworks and industry intelligence to help business leaders develop robust roadmaps for sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and successful market positioning in Utah’s dynamic business environment.
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Break
11:50 - 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 - 3:40 PM
Strategy Panel
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