We are excited to announce the Utah Association of Chambers 2026 Summer Conference!
The conference will be held on September 1-2, 2026 at Snowbird Ski Resort.

Join us for two days of discussions on timely topics that affect chambers the most and learn from other chamber executives, board, and staff. The opportunity to network and build relationships with other Utah chambers is unmatched.

Conference Registration Fee*: $200 – Early Bird pricing until July 15th. $225 – Registration pricing after July 15th.
*Membership credit can be applied toward registration fees. Contact Melanie Budge at mbudge@slchamber.com to use registration credit (or to join/renew a Utah Association of Chambers membership).

Register Here

Location:
Cliff Lodge, Snowbird Ski Resort
Twin Peaks room, Floor 10
9320 Cliff Lodge Drive
Snowbird, UT 84092

Agenda:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
3:00 p.m. – Opening Session Conference Kick Off and Welcome from Snowbird
3:15 p.m. – Keynote: Change is Going to Happen – Make the Most of It – Thurl Bailey, former NBA player
4:15 p.m. – Back to Basics: Membership, Onboarding & Retention – Presenters: Cory Covington and Dana Reid, South Valley Chamber
4:45 p.m. – Brand Positioning / Storytelling / Marketing for Chambers – Presenter: Brian Epperson, Target River
5:15 p.m. – Creative Fundraising Strategies / Non-dues Revenues / Mission Alignment – Facilitator: Angie Osguthorpe, Davis Chamber of Commerce
5:45 p.m. – Best Practices: Networking Programs Idea Share – Facilitator: Scott House, Park City Chamber
6:15 p.m. – Move to dinner
6:30 p.m. – Group dinner
6:45 p.m. – Keynote: Speaker – Sean Bott, Mentalist
7:30 p.m. – Adjourn

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast Buffet
8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Sponsor Message
8:45 a.m. – Keynote: Leadership & Team Building – Chad Hymas, Author and Motivational Speaker
9:45 a.m. – Chamber Sales 101 – Presenter: Shawn Christensen, St. George Chamber
10:30 a.m. – The Power of Style: How to Communicate, Connect, and Convince – Presenter: Juli Weber
11:10 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m. – AI and Chambers: Practical Applications, Case Studies Tips on Maximizing AI in Our Organizations
12:15 p.m. – Lunch / Topic Roundtable Discussions
 – National Civics Bee Non-dues Opportunity in Your Community – Melanie Budge, Salt Lake Chamber
 – Creating Literacy Programs in Your Community – Bre Yamauchi, Utah Community Builders
 – International Travel Programs – Leo Liu, Citslinc
 – Database Pros and Cons (ChamberMaster / GrowthZone) – Jennette Esplin, Cache Valley Chamber and Dana Reid, South Valley Chamber
 – Ambassador Discussion – ChamberWest, Ogden-Weber Chamber, South Valley Chamber
 – Chamber Foundations – Jill Kirsling, CFO, Utah Chamber
1:30 p.m. – Chamber Awards Presentation
1:45 p.m. – Takeaways and Wrap Up, Conference adjourns

Hotel Room Information:
A block of rooms are reserved for Tuesday, September 1st at the Cliff Lodge.

To book rooms:
– Online: Use this link – Utah Association of Chambers – Lodging
– By Phone: Call 1-800-453-3000, select option #2, and mention the event or provide the group code: SLCC92

Group base room rate: $179 + tax/fees
If you need additional assistance, contact Samantha Morehouse at 800-453-3000 x4963

**There is limited availability for rooms on August 31st and September 2nd if you would like to arrive the night before or stay later. Rooms on these dates are not held for the group, but they do qualify for the group base room rate.