Growth & Prosperity Summit 2025

Date and Time

Thursday Nov 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST

Location

Utah Valley University - Sorensen Student Center - Grand Ballroom & Ragan Theater

Contact Information

David Rowley - 385-482-2555
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The Utah Valley Growth and Prosperity Summit features several keynote speakers and panels that address Utah County’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Panels include topics such as: business environment, workforce development, transportation & infrastructure, water, housing, healthcare, natural resources, and education. Let's plan to THRIVE.

AGENDA

Opening Session
Time	Activity	Speaker	Location
7:15 AM	Registration & Networking Breakfast	Welcome by Curtis Blair at 8:30 AM	The Commons
8:05 AM	Keynote Speaker	Governor Spencer Cox	Grande Ballroom
8:30 AM	Keynote Speaker	President Astrid Tuminez	Grande Ballroom
8:50 AM	Keynote Speaker	Natalie Gochnour	Grande Ballroom
9:30 AM	Keynote Speaker	Senator Mike Lee	Grande Ballroom
9:50 AM	Keynote Speaker	Curtis Blair	Grande Ballroom

Breakout Sessions - 4 Tracks
Time	Community	Government	Student	Business
10:30 AM	Utah Valley as a Health Innovation Hub Panel: Kelvyn Cullimore Mary Beckerle Sam Payne Brandon Gordon	The “Missing Middle” of Housing Shawn Teigen	Counterfeit Emotions - Living an Authentic Life Curtis Morley	How Businesses Help Build a Prosperous Tomorrow Panel: Brandon Fugal Muriel Xochimitl Kyle Reyes Kris Peterson Nicole Martin
11:30 AM	Clean Air and Sustainability/Radon Risks Todd Munger Garrett Harding Eleanor Divver	Utah County - Metrics of Success Christopher Collard	Empowering Students to Contribute in Their Own Way Sarah Sun Kanell	Utah Rising - A Collaborative Approach to Growth Derek Miller
12:30 PM	The Role of Nonprofits in our Growing Community Panel: Curtis Blair Jared Price Amy Bosworth Al Switzler	The Benefits of Active Transportation Panel: Calvin Clark Brett McIff Dede Murray Vern Keeslar	Why Do Students Need to Engage? It’s Your Future Bill Hoops	Innovation Center at The Point Utah Chris Goodman and Don Willie

Closing Session
Time	Activity	Speaker	Location
1:30 PM	Lunch & Video		Grande Ballroom
1:45 PM	Keynote Speaker	John Bolton	Grande Ballroom
2:25 PM	2034 Olympics Panel	Carine Clark, Clayton Young, Senator Mike McKell, and Mayor Michelle Kaufusi	Grande Ballroom
2:55 PM	Closing Remarks	Gov. Gary Herbert	Grande Ballroom