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The One Utah Summit is Utah’s premier event bringing together community members, leaders, innovators, and more to engage in meaningful policy conversations and collaborate on solutions to Utah’s challenges. With expert speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, attendees gain valuable insights, knowledge, and connections to create a stronger and more vibrant Utah community.
The summit series, created and hosted by Gov. Spencer J. Cox, is a recurring event that alternates in the spring and fall between the northern (#1UTspring) and southern (#1UTfall) locations. By coming together at the One Utah Summit attendees have the opportunity to break down barriers, build connections, and work toward a shared vision for the future of Utah. Thank you for being here. Let’s create One Utah together.
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5:30 p.m.
-- Check-in
-- Startup Pitch Networking
6:30 p.m.
-- Welcome from Gov. Spencer Cox
6:35 p.m.
-- How to Support and Retain Utah Talent with Vinay Cardwell, Founder, Cre8tiv Consulting
6:45 p.m.
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7:00 p.m.
-- Utah and Artificial Intelligence: A Perfect Match for Aspiring Entrepeneurs with Kirk Ouimet, Founder, Stack
-- Startup Pitch with Moderators, Brad Bonham and Tara Spalding
7:50 p.m.
-- Present Awards
8:00 p.m.
-- Event Concludes
The Startup Pitch entrepreneur challenge features some of Utah’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. The Startup Pitch is powered by the Utah Innovation Center in partnership with Kinect Capital (formerly VentureCapital.Org) and Weber State University’s Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center. Judges rank the best ideas, and the audience selects a people’s choice award recipient. Startup Pitch finalists receive cash, and tickets to the summit, where they network with Utah’s business leaders.
Judges:
- Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox
- Aimee Edwards, Executive Director, BioHive
- Susan Johnson, CEO Emeritus, Futura Industries
After an intense competition, we've narrowed the Startup Pitch competitors down to the top three finalists. Applicants received mentoring and the finalists will present on Monday, May 1 at the One Utah Summit. Judges will select first, second, and third place winners, and the audience will vote for the People's Choice award winner.
1st PLACE: $25,000
2nd PLACE: $20,000
3rd PLACE: $15,000
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: $10,000
SRT Labs transforms the lives of facility managers, converting millions of building square feet into 'intelligent buildings' by tying together infrastructure systems to be more efficient, less expensive, and more automated.
SEMI-FINALISTS: $1,000
The seven other participants selected for mentoring that didn't make the top three each received at least $1,000.
Sawtooth patented and manufactures the world’s only expandable tonneau cover allowing pickup truck owners to go above and beyond traditional tonneau limitations so that they can load more, haul more and do more. The company’s aim is to improve consumer, commercial, and military logistics through unique design and increased functionality.
The Utah Innovation Center provided $65,000, and event sponsors contributed $15,000 for a total purse of $80,000 to support the top 10 Startup Pitch entrepreneurs. Presented
Dentacor is the first and only company to bring dental exams directly to the workplace and the home. All that's needed is a small open space, 10 minutes for setup, and 15 minutes for exams. We'll bring the dental office to you.
-- Check-in
-- Continental Breakfast
-- Welcome
-- Morning Plenary Session
-- Breakout Sessions
-- Show Up Utah Service Project with First Lady Abby Cox
-- Breakout Sessions End
-- One Utah Lunch
-- Networking
-- Check Out Sponsor Booths
-- Afternoon Plenary Session
-- Award Ceremony
-- Gov. Cox Keynote Address
-- Event Concludes
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson
Lieutenant Governor State of Utah
Scott Anderson
President and CEO
Zions Bank
Derek Miller
President and CEO
Salt Lake Chamber
Greg Todd
Energy Advisor to the Governor and Director
Utah Office of Energy Development
Ryan Starks
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Natalie Gochnour
Associate Dean and Director
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah
Morgan Saxton -- Moderator
Host of THE PLACE
Fox 13
Thurl Bailey
Former NBA Player
Kyle Beckerman
Men’s Head Soccer Coach
Utah Valley University
Kayla Morgan
Interim Associate Athletic Director and SWA
Weber State University
Studio McGee and McGee & Co.
An integral part of Utah’s economy and high quality of life is the willingness of Utahns to volunteer, give back, and serve others. The summit’s service opportunity is part of Utah First Lady Abby Cox’s #ShowUpForService initiative. Learn more at oneutahsummit.com/show-up. During the summit, participants can contribute to two different service projects.
More than 1,300 students in Davis School District are homeless. These children lack access to basic resources and amenities. Davis Education Foundation is removing barriers to learning for them and other students in crisis by constructing teen resource centers in high schools around the district. Teen centers provide students with a safe place to shower, do laundry, study, receive one-on-one assistance from family service workers, and access critical resources.
During the summit, attendees can help assemble 1,000 hygiene kits.
The goal of The KIND Fund is to provide clothing and essentials for students grades K-12 in need, by empowering educators with a funded resource they can use. The KIND Fund will work with local stores to purchase large quantities of gift cards for $150 each for a child in need. The response we’ve received has been overwhelming, and we're thrilled to help so many students and educators. With plans to serve thousands of children, we need your help! Meet at the local Target store (815 W 2000 N, Layton, UT 84041) immediately following the summit on May 2 to help First Lady Abby Cox shop for a child in need.
Hygiene Kits and Kind Fund Sponsored by:
ROOM 1 | Telling Utah’s Global Story
ROOM 1 | Telling Utah’s Global Story
Location: Zephyr Room
ROOM 2 | Energy Makeover
ROOM 3 | Building the World’s Premier Ecosystem for Aerospace, Defense, and Security Companies
Missy Larsen -- Moderator
Vice President, Philanthropy and Community Impact
doTERRA International
Kat Kennedy
General Partner
Kickstart Fund
ROOM 4 | One Utah Strategies for a Thriving Workforce
ROOM 5 | The Science of Success
ROOM 6 | Utah’s Growth: Today’s Actions Create Tomorrow’s Future
Gabi Tellez
Consultant
Utah System of Higher Education and Intermountain Ventures
Cydni Tetro
CEO
Brandless
Vicki Varela
Director of Tourism & Film
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Location: Twilight 1 Room
Harry Hansen - Moderator
Deputy Director
Utah Office of Energy Development
Judd Cook
Vice President and General Manager
Dominion Energy
Gary Hoogeveen
President and CEO
Rocky Mountain Power
Troy Tortorich
General Manager
Chevron Salt Lake Refinery
ROOM 3 | Building the World’s Premier Ecosystem for Aerospace, Defense, and Security Companies
Location: Twilight 2 Room
Chanel Flores - Moderator
Economic Development Director
Davis County
Aniza Brown
Executive Director
Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation, Ogden Campus
Enos Cummings
309 SWEG Director of Engineering
Hill Air Force Base
Tamara Humphrey
Vice President
Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace
Structures Business Unit
David Ferro
Dean, College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology
Weber State University
Tamara Tran
CEO
Rylex - Kaysville Mayor
To learn more, visit us at RockyMountainPower.net/Future
Location: Twilight 3 Room
Nubia Peña - Moderator
Senior Advisor on Equity and Opportunity
Director of Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Brock Blake
Founder and CEO
Lendio
Natalie El-Deiry
Director Immigration and New American Integration, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Dave Neilsen
President
Overstock
Mindy Young
Managing Director
Equality Utah
Location: Twilight 4 Room
Aimee Edwards -- Moderator
Executive Director
BioHive
Jared Bauer
CEO
Seek Labs and IONIQ Sciences
Cindy Dunkle
Chief People Officer
Denali Therapeutics
Emily Lehnardt
Science/STEM Educator
Granite School District
Kimberly Mepham
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition (Americas)
bioMérieux
ROOM 6 | Utah’s Growth: Today’s Actions Create Tomorrow’s Future
Location: Ballroom/Mainstage
Ginger Chinn -- Moderator
Vice President of Public Policy
Salt Lake Chamber
Lucy Andre
Chief of Staff and General Counsel
Stadler US
Brandon Fugal Chairman
Colliers International
Rep. Jefferson Moss
State of Utah
Chris Roybal
President and CEO
Northern Utah Economic Alliance
Senator Jerry Stevenson
State of Utah
Ryan Starks
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Gov. Spencer J. Cox
Governor
State of Utah
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson
Lieutenant Governor
State of Utah
Ryan Starks
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Greg Todd
Energy Adivsor to the Governor
Director of Office of Energy Development
Linda Cabrales
Director
Utah Innovation Center
Presented by Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Ryan Starks, Executive Director of Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Regina Hokanson is the president and CEO of HHI, a construction, engineering, and manufacturing firm based in Ogden, Utah. Hokanson’s advancement came after the joint acquisition of the firm in 2011 with her spouse, Cliff Hokanson, continuing a family legacy of more than 50 years of operating the company since its establishment.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and leads the effort in acquiring new contracts and projects, including clients such as the Department of Defense and the State Department of the U.S. federal government. Notably, HHI created chemical and biological isolation containers to help treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During her tenure, Hokanson has been instrumental in extensively expanding HHI’s operations, including acquiring a 54-acre campus in 2013 and nearly tripling the number of employees with 50% more women in construction than the U.S. national average. Hokanson’s leadership philosophy centers around hiring exceptional individuals willing to accomplish seemingly impossible projects using the core values HHI’s namesake represents: honesty, hard work, and innovation.
Bolster your recruitment and retention by aligning your corporation with a nationally recognized symbol for equality and prove to your existing and incoming employees that your company is committed to true diversity.
Take the next step at equalityutah.org
The Intermountain Power Project is bringing billions of dollars in new investment to Utah, including:
• Green hydrogen production and energy storage.
• Significantly reduced air emissions and water consumption.
• Seasonal dispatchable energy storage positioning Millard County as a western region energy hub for decades to come.
Under construction and on track for 2025 start-up.
www.ipprenewed.com
Founded in 2011 with headquarters in Lehi, Lendio is a free marketplace for small business loans where lenders compete for business. Lendio partners with over 75 lenders to offer small business owners access to working capital to start or grow their businesses. In 2021, Glassdoor ranked Lendio the No. 8 Best Place to Work. Lendio employees benefit from a hybrid work schedule, pay equity, generous benefits, and policies supporting diversity.
The company was recently recognized in the Economic Opportunity office's 100 Companies Championing Women campaign. The Lendio team, at its Utah and New York offices, and remote workers throughout the country, comprises 32% women. It caters to working moms by offering paid maternity, opportunities for remote or hybrid work schedules, and more. The company recently launched a series of focus groups with women employees to gain deeper insight into their experiences in the workforce and gather input on ways to make the organization better for current and future employees.
Utah’s Beauty Industry Group sells products in 165 countries to more than 100,000 stylists and salons worldwide. With a mission to deliver true beauty to the world, the hair extension and solution company is headquartered in Salt Lake City with 150 team members. It has additional offices in China, Australia, England, Germany, Canada, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and San Diego, with plans to open physical operations in another four eastern countries by mid-2023.
The company’s impressive and continued growth is reflected in the jobs in Utah and worldwide, employing more than 550 workers, with over 3,000 working throughout Asia. Having an internationally-known and respected business headquartered in Utah helps support the state’s goal of being known as the crossroads of the world.
Kenneth Boggs is an African American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and educational speaker passionate about empowering youth. Raised in Los Angeles, Boggs founded Kenneth Boggs Suits in 2012 and quickly became a self-made fashion mogul.
In 2017, he and a childhood friend formed The Kenneth Boggs Group, a global business firm with a philanthropic focus engaged in various projects across North America, Africa, and Asia.
The group focuses on solving real-world problems, including constructing public restrooms, schools, affordable housing, and medical clinics. As a board member, Kenneth adds valuable insight and support to the foster care community by donating meals, a custom suit for the Fostering Hope Gala, and inviting foster care youth into his business to share his inspiring story and teach etiquette.
Innovate
weber.edu/east
Presented by Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Greg Todd, Energy Advisor to the Governor and Director of Office of Energy Development
Sen. David Hinkins has served in the Utah Legislature since 2009 where his primary focus has been on the state’s natural resources and energy policy.
A businessman by trade, Hinkins worked in the electrical business serving industrial mining and agricultural customers.
As a legislator and businessman, he embodied efforts to keep electricity affordable and reliable. His work in and understanding of the energy industry have earned him the trust of state leaders in policy considerations that affect the energy sector.
by
Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Greg Todd, Energy Advisor to the Governor and Director of Office of Energy Development
The San Rafael Energy Research Center, located in Emery County, seeks to develop global solutions in sustainable energy from research and piloting to commercialization and local on-site manufacturing.
Made possible by partnerships with local universities, government offices, and private sector entities, the anticipated solutions will result in dramatic reductions in the cost of energy which in turn will accelerate the pace of technological breakthroughs and scientific advancement worldwide.
Mountain Heights Academy
Brigham Young University –College of Nursing
A teacher at Mountain Heights Academy with over 23 years of experience.
Lora Gibbons knows students are our future and inspires countless students through her teaching, mentorship, and fostering a love of learning with all students, from accelerated learners to those who require
Gibbons strongly supports STEM education in Utah, as shown by her involvement in various state and national STEM competitions. She has mentored nationally-winning eCYBERMISSION teams, state and national finalist Samsung Solve for Tomorrow teams, Lexus Eco Challenge teams, and Thomas Edison Pitch students. She’s on the Utah Science Teachers Association board and works on various Utah State Board of Education projects.
Dr. Julie Valentine’s groundbreaking research on sexual assault has driven Utah’s improvements in addressing sexual violence.
Dr. Valentine’s collaborative research study with the Utah Bureau of Forensic Sciences, starting in 2011, captures data on sexual assault cases to help reduce sexual violence. This growing dataset of approximately 10,000 sexual assault cases in Utah is the largest database of its kind, tracking information from evidence collection through sexual assault kit submission rates to DNA analysis findings.
Dr. Valentine’s research has informed national standards in sexual assault evidence collection and kit submissions. Her research has been foundational for several legislative bills, including House Bill 200 Sexual Assault Kit Processing Amendments mandating the submission and testing of all sexual assault kits resulting in statewide submission rates improving from 38% to 98%.
Dr. Valentine was the primary author of Utah’s original Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant and District Attorney of New York grant, which awarded about $3.2 million to Utah to fund testing of over 11,000 backlogged sexual assault kits and identification of over 2,000 suspects. Dr. Valentine’s research has resulted in multidisciplinary reforms in education, practice, and policy in Utah and the United States.
Presented by Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Linda Cabrales, Director of the Utah Innovation CenterPh.D.
Economic Opportunity Video
Trevor Bee
Halia Therapeutics
Dr. David Bearss has a limitless and inspiring entrepreneurial spirit. His mentorship and achievements are transforming therapeutics, spawning discovery, seeding startups, and strengthening Utah’s life sciences community.
His successful entrepreneurial track record of drug development spans the last 25 years in academics and pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Bearss has discovered 16 compounds that have moved forward in clinical development, started numerous companies, and, notably, Tolero Pharmaceuticals in Lehi, Utah, that resulted in a successful exit to Sumitomo Dainippon of nearly $1 billion (a state industry record). Dr. Bearss helped establish the research arm of Huntsman Cancer Institute and the U2TAH Therapeutics Accelerator at the University of Utah, where investigators and researchers receive guided help to move their programs toward clinical studies and licensing opportunities.
In addition to being the current CEO of Halia Therapeutics, Dr. Bearss serves on the board of Halia Therapeutics, Biolexis Therapeutics, Canary Speech, Xenthera, and Galvan Health. Dr. Bearss is involved in many mentorship capacities, frequently being asked to contribute to panels and serve on advisory boards and task forces. He was one of the science experts Gov. Cox consulted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LFAB Factory Manager
Texas Instruments
Big League Utah
Larry H. Miller Company
Troy Tortorich General Manager
Chevron Salt Lake Refinery
Presented by Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Linda Cabrales, Director of the Utah Innovation Center
President, Chairman & CEO
State of Utah
Thanks for your participation in the spring summit. Join us Oct. 2-4, 2023, at the #1UTfall summit in Cedar City at Southern Utah University and April 22-23, 2024, at the next spring #1UTsummit in Salt Lake County. Learn more at OneUtahSummit.com.
