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THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
- Date: October 8, 2024
- Event: Economic Impact Summit – Bringing brilliant leaders and thinkers from around the country to discuss economic ideas and trends that will shape current economic growth and bolster a thriving future economy.
Venue: Boulder JCC – Boulder, Co
- Host: Boulder Chamber – The Boulder Chamber is the second-largest chamber in Colorado, with over 1,200 members ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Websites: Boulder Chamber and Boulder Chamber Economic Council
- Cost: $85 for members | $110 for non-members
Registration Closes: Thursday, October 3 @ 11PM
Event Description: The Boulder Chamber Economic Council’s Economic Impact Summit will convene over 300 of Boulder’s and Colorado’s leading business executives, academics, government officials, community leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore and provide innovative ideas for navigating the rapidly evolving economic landscape. This summit offers a platform for in-depth discussions on the current state of our economy, focusing on economic trends and developments impacting Boulder, Denver, and the surrounding region.
The event will feature interactive exhibits, insightful panel discussions, and distinguished speakers including representatives from the Kansas City Fed, Fortune 500 companies, local entrepreneurs, the University of Colorado, state elected officials, and compelling storytellers. These diverse perspectives will converge to create a dynamic and unparalleled summit experience.
Event Agenda
7:15 – 9:15 | Registration, Experiential Exhibit Area, and Continental Breakfast
9:15 | Welcome Remarks: John Tayer, President & CEO, Boulder Chamber and Joe Hovancak, Boulder Chamber VP of Economic Vitality/Entrepreneurship and Executive Director Boulder Chamber Economic Council
9:30 | Session I: CU’s Impact on Economic Vitality and Talent Development: Innovations and Inclusivity for Colorado’s Present and Future Economy – Speaker: Dr. Justin Schwartz, New Chancelor, University of Colorado (CU)
9:50 | Session II: Powering Our State Economy: The State of Colorado’s Economy and Boulder’s Contribution – Speaker: Eve Lieberman – Executive Director, Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade
10:10 | Session III: Fireside Chat moderated by Brian Lewandowski, Executive Director, Business Research Division, University of Colorado with guests Zachary Yerushalmi, CEO, Elevate Quantum, Corban Tillemann-Dick – CEO, MayBell Quantum Industries and Wendy Lea, Co-Founder TechHubNow! and CI – Elevate Quantum
10:40 | Intermission
11:05 | Session IV: Exploring the Pulse of the U.S. Economy: Current Conditions, Future Prospects, and Pathways to Opportunity – Speaker: Nicholas Sly, Vice President and Colorado Executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
11:30 | Session V: Panel Discussion – Building an Inclusive Economy and Boosting Economic Vitality: Empowering Leaders, Fueling Entrepreneurship, and Energizing Emerging Industries – Panel Members: C-Suite Industry Experts
12:05 | Closing Remarks and Summary | Joe Hovancak, VP of Economic Vitality and Boulder Chamber & Executive Director Boulder Chamber Economic Council
