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 - 8:50 AM
WELCOME
Melanie Jones
8:50 - 9:20 AM
The Next Generation of Philanthropy
Gail Miller
9:20 - 10:00 AM
The State Of Sports
Kristen Kenney, Steve Starks, Fraser Bullock, Jim Olson, and Jeff Robbins
4:30 - 5:15 PM
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
Brandon Fugal
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:15 - 11:00 AM
War Stories of a Startup
Sunny Washington
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Brad Bonham
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
N/A
1:00 - 1:45 PM
The Right Funding for Each Stage of Your Business
Alan Hall
1:45 - 2:30 PM
Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Marc Chenn
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Break
N/A
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Competing for Talent without Sacrificing Equity
Shawn Nelson
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:15 - 11:00 AM
Taking My Business International: Why & Where?
Jim Porter
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Market Entry Strategy & Regulatory Concerns
Dustin Daugherty
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
N/A
1:00 - 1:45 PM
International Supply Chains & Logistics
Joe Newell & Mike May
1:45 - 2:30 PM
Geopolitical Risk
Miles Hansen, Jeremy Andrus, and Jonathan Freedman
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Break
N/A
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Strategic Partnerships & Financing
Golden Moore & Marla Trollan
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:15 - 11:00 AM
An Anthropologist's Guide to Marketing
Chelsea Shields
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
N/A
1:00 - 1:45 PM
Go-to-Market Plans that Make the Customer the Hero
Melissa Garcia
1:45 - 2:30 PM
Generative AI for Efficient Content Production
Michael Smart
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Break
N/A
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Content Engagement
Michelda George
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:15 - 11:00 AM
Creating Space for the Complexity of People in Their Workplace Journey
Jennifer Sorensen
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Building an Authentic and Connected Culture
Nate Randle
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
N/A
1:00 - 1:45 PM
Strategies to Decrease Turnover, Increase Profits and Create Cultures Where People Want to Stay
Sydne Jacques
1:45 - 2:30 PM
DEI Enablement: Case Study with UTA
Sara Jones, Kim Shanklin
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Break
N/A
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Return Utah: Breaking Barriers to Employment
Shay Baker
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Q&A Panel
Track Speakers
Time
Topic
Speaker
10:15 - 11:00 AM
Fast Forward: Reimagining Corporate Strategy in a Fast-Paced Business Landscape
Steve Carlile
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Building Strategy Around Customer Experience
Alejandra Salomon
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
N/A
1:00 - 1:45 PM
Macro and Competitive Intelligence
Joana McKenna
1:45 - 2:30 PM
Mining for “Ahas”: How to Capitalize on Data to Inspire Strategy and Influence Business Outcomes
Wendy Steinle
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Break
N/A
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Creating a Strategic Roadmap and Aligning the Organization
Heather Erikson
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Q&A
Track Speakers
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