November 16, 2023 at The Grand America Hotel
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Join Utah Business on November 16, 2023
at The Grand America Hotel
Join us at Utah Business Forward, the premier conference designed exclusively for executives seeking practical insights and actionable strategies to propel their businesses forward. This dynamic event brings together Utah’s brightest business minds, curated specifically to address the challenges faced by today’s executives.
With five distinct tracks covering entrepreneurship, international business, marketing, people & culture and strategy, attendees will gain invaluable knowledge across a range of crucial areas. Our hand-picked session speakers are industry experts renowned for their expertise and success in Utah’s vibrant business landscape.
The Agenda
At Utah Business Forward, attendees can choose from five different tracks with speakers specializing in consumer goods, development, energy, entertainment, finance, government, logistics, tech and real estate. Explore the keynote speakers and choose from the five tracks to attend below.
- Keynotes
- Entrepreneurship Track
- International Business Track
- Marketing Track
- People & Culture Track
- Strategy Track
Time
Topic
Speaker
7:45 - 8 :45 AM
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
N/A
8:45 - 9:00 AM
WELCOME
Melanie Jones
9:00 - 9:30 AM
The Next Generation of Philanthropy
Gail Miller
9:30 - 10:10 AM
The State Of Sports
Kristen Kenney, Steve Starks, Catherine Raney Norman, Jim Olson, and Stuart Adams
10:25 - 11:55 AM
Breakout Tracks
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11:55 - 12:40 PM
Lunch
N/A
12:40 - 4:00 PM
Breakout Tracks
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4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch
Brandon Fugal
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:25 - 11:10 AM
War Stories of a Startup
Sunny Washington
11:10 - 11:55 AM
Building and Retaining Top Teams and Culture
Shawn Nelson
11:55 - 12:40 PM
Lunch
N/A
12:40 - 1:25 PM
The Right Funding for Each Stage of Your Business
Alan Hall
1:25 - 2:10 PM
Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Marc Chenn
2:10 - 2:35 PM
Break
N/A
2:35 - 3:20 PM
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Brad Bonham
3:20 - 4:00 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:25 - 11:10 PM
Taking My Business International: Why & Where?
Stephen LeFevre & Jeremy Andrus
11:10 - 11:55 PM
Market Entry Strategy & Regulatory Concerns
Jim Porter & Jonathan Freedman
11:55 - 12:40 PM
Lunch
N/A
12:40 - 1:25 PM
International Supply Chains & Logistics
Joe Newell & Mike May
1:25 - 2:10 PM
Geopolitical Risk
Miles Hansen & Eric Levesque
2:10 - 2:35 PM
Break
N/A
2:35 - 3:20 PM
Strategic Partnerships & Financing
Golden Moore & Marla Trollan
3:20 - 4:00 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:25 - 11:10 AM
An Anthropologist's Guide to Marketing
Chelsea Shields
11:55 - 12:40 PM
Lunch
N/A
12:40 - 1:25 PM
Go-to-Market Plans that Make the Customer the Hero
Melissa Garcia
1:25 - 2:10 PM
The Realist's Guide to AI & Content Creation
Michael Smart
2:10 - 2:35 PM
Break
N/A
2:35 - 3:20 PM
Content Engagement
Michelda George
3:20 - 4:00 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:25 - 11:10 AM
Creating Space for the Complexity of People in Their Workplace Journey
Jennifer Sorensen
11:10 - 11:55 AM
Building an Authentic and Connected Culture
Nate Randle
11:55 - 12:40 PM
Lunch
N/A
12:40 - 1:25 PM
Strategies to Decrease Turnover, Increase Profits and Create Cultures Where People Want to Stay
Sydne Jacques
1:25 - 2:10 PM
DEI Enablement: Case Study with UTA
Sara Jones, Kim Shanklin
2:10 - 2:35 PM
Break
N/A
2:35 - 3:20 PM
Return Utah: Breaking Barriers to Employment
Shay Baker
3:20 - 4:00 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:25 - 11:10 AM
Fast Forward: Reimagining Corporate Strategy in a Fast-Paced Business Landscape
Steve Carlile
11:10 - 11:55 PM
Building Strategy Around Customer Experience
Richard Call
11:55 - 12:40 PM
Lunch
N/A
12:40 - 1:25 PM
Macro and Competitive Intelligence
Dr. Ruchi Watson
1:25 - 2:10 PM
Mining for “Ahas”: How to Capitalize on Data to Inspire Strategy and Influence Business Outcomes
Wendy Steinle
2:10 - 2:35 PM
Break
N/A
2:35 - 3:20 PM
Creating a Strategic Roadmap and Aligning the Organization
Heather Erikson
3:20 - 4:00 PM
Q&A
Track Speakers
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