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Registration

Sorenson Center Common Area

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

 

Event Check-in, Network, Visit Business Booths

Opening Plenary Session

Ragan Theater

8:30 AM

Welcome to UVU
President Astrid Tuminez

8:35 AM


Opening Remarks

Rep. John Curtis

8:50 AM

A Conversation with Chris Stewart
Rep. John Curtis and Rep. Chris Stewart

9:05 AM

Congressional Panel: Congressmembers’ Climate Journey
Moderator: Rep. John Curtis

Congressmembers: Rep. Chris Stewart (UT) Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks (IA) Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR)

9:35 AM

Hear from the Experts: Fireside Chat led by Rep. John Curtis
Impact of energy, agriculture, and economic policy on our National Security

Experts: Chairman Bruce Westerman, Dr. David Gattie, Charles Hernick

10:20 AM

Introduction of Governor Gordon
Rep. John Curtis

10:25 AM

 

Keynote Speaker: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
Fossil Energy -- Part of the Solution, Not the Problem

 

Networking Break

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

 

Network, Drinks & Snacks, Visit Business Booths

 

Breakout Session I

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Energy Session I: Room 206C
How Fossil Fuels Help the U.S. Deliver Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Energy to the World

Moderator: Congressman John Curtis
Panelists: Rikki Hrenko-Browning, Matt Most, Rebecca Winkel, Ryan Edwards

 

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Agriculture Session I: Room 213A
Enhancing our Future: How Soil Preservation Can Guide Utah Toward Long Range Water Conservation

Moderator: Logan Wilde
Panelists: McKinley Smoot, Matt Yost, Gregg Simonds

 

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Economy Session I: Room 206A
Natural Resources for U.S. Economic and National Security

Moderator: Brian Somers
Panelists: Rep. Chris Stewart, Josh Brown, Mike Nasi

 

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Agriculture Session II: Room 213B
Agricultural Finances, Policy, & National Security

Moderator: Lance Zollinger
Panelists: Braden McMurdie, Terry Camp

 

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Economy Session II: Center Stage (1st Floor)
Focus on Innovation and Emissions Reduction

Speakers: Charles Hernick, Jeff Hymas

 

Networking Break

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Network, Drinks & Snacks, Visit Business Booths

Breakout Session II

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 

Energy Session II: Room 206C
The Role of Renewable Energy and Energy Storage in Meeting US Energy Needs

Moderator: Judd Cook,
Panelists: Luigi Resta, Susan Fernandez, John McLennan, Mason Baker

 

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 

Agriculture Session III: Room 213A
How We Can Protect Our Water Resources

Moderator: Joel Ferry
Panelists: Karen Kwon, Jordan Nielson, Wade Garrett, Brian Steed

 

 

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Energy/National Security Session III: Center Stage (1st floor)

U.S. Energy Resources & Technologies: Prioritizing Relative Advantage in 21st Century Strategic Competition

Speaker: Dr. David Gattie

 

 

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

 

Economy Session IV: Room 213B
Legacy and Stewardship: The History of Utah's Search for Cleaner Air

Speaker: Dr. Logan Mitchell

Networking Break

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

 

Network, Drinks & Snacks, Visit Business Booths


Luncheon

Sorenson Center Ballroom

1:00 PM

Ballroom Doors Open

1:15 PM

Lunch Program Begins
Announcements: Rep. John Curtis

1:20 PM

Training our Youth
Presentation Team Cookies and Milk, Coach Stephanie Argyle

1:35 PM

The Bipartisan Policy Center
2023 Legislative Action Award

1:50 PM

Keynote Speaker Introduction
District Director Lorie Fowlke

2:00 PM

Keynote Speaker
John Dennis Liu 

3:00 PM

Closing Remarks
Rep. John Curtis

Summit Concludes