Leadership Session Agenda
A carefully curated selection of keynote speakers, collaborative conversations, engaging activities, and meaningful networking opportunities designed to develop leaders and strengthen relationships.
Wednesday, October 7th
4:00 pm – 5:00 am
Hotel Check-in and Event Registration
You may check in and receive your room key at the front desk beginning at 4:00 pm. Please then proceed to the area outside the Onyx ballroom to receive your Summit materials.
Self-parking is complimentary. Please check in with valet prior to parking.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Casual Dinner Buffet
Please join us in the East Terrace for a casual dinner buffet.
6:45 pm – 10:30 pm
Les Misérables at Tuacahn Amphitheatre (Optional)
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 6:45 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm; Run time is approximately three hours, including one intermission. Join us in the VIP lounge prior to the performance and during intermission for snacks and drinks.
Please note this is an optional activity, and you must request a ticket when registering for the summit.
Thursday, October 8th
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Leadership Development Breakfast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in Onyx 1 and 2 prior to the morning program. Additional outdoor seating is available in the North Terrace.
9:00 am – 10:10 am
Keynote Speaker: Doris Kearns Goodwin—Leadership and America250
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Doris Kearns Goodwin will share her insights on leadership throughout America’s history as we celebrate America250.
10:10 am – 11:00 am
CEO Remarks and an Introduction to Summit: Steve Starks
Steve Starks, Chief Executive Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company
11:20 am – 11:55 am
Intentional Leadership: Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Leadership Development Lunch
1:00 pm – 1:35 pm
Collaboration and the Power of Partnership: Amanda Covington
Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company
1:45 pm – 2:20 pm
Intelligent Tools: Dave Smith and BJ Vander Linden
Dave Smith, Managing Partner, the Larry H. Miller Company
BJ Vander Linden, Chief Information Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company
2:25 pm – 2:45 pm
Concluding Remarks: Steve Starks
Steve Starks, Chief Executive Officer, the Larry H. Miller Company
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Leadership Development Session Dinner
Please join us in the East Terrace for a casual dinner, fun lawn games and lots of mingling.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stargazing (Optional)
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.
Friday, October 9th
7:00 am – 7:50 am
Sunrise Yoga (Optional)
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.
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Leadership Development Breakfast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in Onyx 1 and 2 prior to the morning program. Additional outdoor seating is available in the North Terrace.
9:00 am – 9:15 am
Opening Remarks: Steve Miller
Steve Miller, Chairman of the Board of the Larry H. Miller Company
9:20 am – 10:30 am
Presidents’ Reports
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
10:35 am – 11:00 am
Leadership Excellence Awards
11:05 am – 12:00 pm
Platform Breakouts Session
12:05 pm – 12:15 pm
CEO Closing Thoughts: Steve Starks
Steve Starks, CEO, the Larry H. Miller Company
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Closing Remarks: Gail Miller
Gail Miller, Co-founder, the Larry H. Miller Company
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Closing Lunch
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.