Summit Sessions

Check in and collect your Philanthropy Summit materials outside the Onyx Ballroom before enjoying a breakfast buffet on the North Terrace.
Self-parking is complimentary.

Steve Miller, Trustee, The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

Business and philanthropic leaders from across Utah will explore how philanthropy and the spirit of giving has evolved in our state. Panelists will discuss the intersection of business and philanthropy, trends in Utah’s philanthropy ecosystem, and how we are building the next generation of community and philanthropic leaders.

Panelists:

Nicole Robison, Founder, Swig
Eric Leavitt, The Leavitt Group, Executive Chairman and CEO
Joseph Grenny, The Other Side Academy, Co-founder and Chairman
Moderated by Sheri Dew, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, Deseret Management Corporation

Aging Without an Address: Preparing for Utah's Silver Tsunami: Carol Hollowell, Switchpoint, Founder and CEO

Workforce Development in Rural Utah: Shane Smeed, Utah Tech President

Legacy and Landscape: Bridging Utah’s Natural History, Adventure, and Lasting Memories: Scott Strong, Department of Natural Resources

Creating Access for All to Youth Sports through Utah Youth Sports Giving Day: Michelle Smith, Miller Sports + Entertainment

Brilliant Miller, Trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

Across four generations, the Miller family has built a lasting legacy. Hear what lessons, values, and traditions are shaping the youngest generation today.

Workshop 1: Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-generational Families
Facilitators: Sokol Shtylla, Daria Teutonico and Nick Tedesco, National Center for Family Philanthropy

This session brings to life the Philanthropy in Complex Multigenerational Families report by exploring how giving transforms as families grow. Participants will learn about the common developmental phases of philanthropic families and the associated challenges and opportunities in balancing individual interests and the commitments of the collective family. In this interactive workshop participants will have the opportunity to explore core questions that can assist families to engage with this topic.

Workshop 2: Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
Facilitator: Stefanie Borsari, 21/64

Facilitated by 21/64, a premier advising practice that specializes in next generation engagement, this workshop will provide an interactive experience for participants to clarify the legacy, values and vision that drive their philanthropic decisions, community leadership and conversations with family. Participants will have the opportunity to begin to explore their own philanthropic identity and discuss how to engage the next generation in family philanthropy.

Enjoy drinks and treats from Swig.

Please join us in the East Terrace for a casual dinner buffet.

Enjoy a showing of one of Broadway’s finest musicals, Les Misérables, in the exquisite red rock setting of Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheater. Tuacahn Amphitheater is an approximate 10-minute drive from Black Desert Resort. Please plan to be at Tuacahn by 7:00 pm. Run time is approximately three hours, including one intermission. Join us in the VIP lounge during intermission for snacks and drinks.

Please note this is an optional activity, and you must request a ticket when registering for the summit.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast in Onyx 1 and 2 prior to the morning program. Additional outdoor seating is available in the North Terrace.

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Doris Kearns Goodwin will share her insights on leadership throughout America’s history as we celebrate America250.

Steve Starks, Chief Executive Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company

Michelle Smith, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company

Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company

Dave Smith, Managing Partner, the Larry H. Miller Company

BJ Vander Linden, Chief Information Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company

Steve Starks, Chief Executive Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company

Please join us in the East Terrace for a casual dinner, fun lawn games and lots of mingling.

Southern Utah is world-renowned for its dark skies and breathtaking landscapes, making it one of the best places in the U.S. to experience the cosmos. Please join us anytime between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm for a chance to learn from astronomers and view the stars from a collection of powerful telescopes. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

Enjoy a morning stretch with a 50-minute sunrise yoga class. Suitable for all levels, the class focuses on improving flexibility, enhancing stability, and encouraging a deeper sense of balance.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast in Onyx 1 and 2 prior to the morning program. Additional outdoor seating is available in the North Terrace.

Steve Miller, Chairman of the Board of the Larry H. Miller Company

Joe Walker, President, Larry H. Miller Senior Health

Brad Holmes, President, Larry H. Miller Real Estate

Michelle Smith, President, Miller Sports + Entertainment

Alex Dunn, President, Swig

Ian McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company (reporting on PFS)

Bryce Miller, Chief Executive Officer, TaylorMED MRI

Amanda Covington, Executive Director, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

Steve Starks, CEO, the Larry H. Miller Company

Gail Miller, Co-founder, the Larry H. Miller Company

A buffet lunch will be served in Onyx 1 and 2. Stay and enjoy your meal at Black Desert, or box it up and eat on your way home.