What is “What’s Up Down South”?
Southern Utah Economic Alliance proudly presents the “What’s Up Down South” Economic Summit. This annual event is designed to provide business and community leaders with the latest economic insights for planning in the year ahead. The summit includes keynote speakers, skill-based workshops, and endless networking opportunities. With its focus on regional economic trends and strategic business planning, the summit plays a key role in shaping the economic landscape of Southern Utah.
2025 Summit Schedule
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
|
07:00 am |
Summit registration, buffet breakfast |
| 08:00 am | Pledge of Allegiance |
| 08:05 am | Welcome |
| 08:15 am | Keynote: Deidre Henderson, Lieutenant Governor of Utah |
| 08:35 am | Keynote: Phil Dean, Chief Economist for Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute – Economic Outlook for 2025 |
| 09:10 am | Keynote: Tyler Wilkinson |
| 09:45 am | Break |
| 09:55 am | Keynote: Zach Renstrom, General Manager, Washington County Water Conservancy District – Water Update |
| 10:05 am | Keynote: Daniel Burrus – Anticipatory Leadership: Using Hard Trends to Accelerate Innovation and Growth |
| 10:50 am | Break |
| 11:00 am | Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:45 am | Break |
| 12:00 pm | Breakout Session 2 |
| 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 01:15 pm | What’s Up Down South Video Presentation |
| 01:30 pm | Keynote: Daniel Burrus – Profiting From AI In Your Organization Now – And What Not To Do |
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