ABOUT
At the Larry H. Miller Company, we make the places Where Life Takes Place. This happens through investments, philanthropy, building great companies and providing wonderful employee experiences. At its core, the Larry H. Miller Company is about people and the places they share as we strive to enrich lives in the communities where we live, work and play.
The Larry H. Miller Summit is an exclusive opportunity to meet with industry experts, philanthropic leaders and executive leadership to explore possibilities for collaboration and innovation and to celebrate the moments and spaces Where Life Takes Place.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:00 - 10:00 am
Breakfast
Location: Empire Lounge
10:00 am
Miller Family Session
Location: Empire Room
10:00 am
Welcome: Bryce Miller
10:05 am
Remarks: Gail Miller
10:20 am
Keynote Address: Dr. Ben Hardy
11:20 am
Past: Video and Activities
12:00 pm
Present: Video and Activities
12:40 - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Future: Video and Activities
2:10 pm
Break
2:20 pm
Workshop: Dr. Ben Hardy
3:50 pm
Closing Remarks: Gail Miller
4:00 pm
Miller Family Session Concludes
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Casual Dinner Buffet
Location: Empire Lounge
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
8:00 - 9:30 am
Breakfast
Location: Grand Promenade and Terrace
9:30 am
Philanthropy Session Begins
Location: Grand Ballroom
9:30 am
Welcoming Remarks: Steve Miller
9:40 am
Keynote Speaker: Debra Schwartz, Managing Director of Impact Investments, MacArthur Foundation
How Large-Scale Change Happens
10:33 am
Partner Highlights
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Redemption Bank: Ashley Bell, CEO, Redemption Holding Company
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Utah’s Promise: Bill Crim, CEO, Utah’s Promise and Mayor Cherie Wood, Mayor of South Salt Lake
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Proxima (Healthcare Workforce and development): Rich Saunders, CEO, Proxima and Melissa Del Castillo, Navigation Team Manager of Proxima
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The Business Case for Philanthropy: Steve Starks, CEO, The Larry H. Miller Company
11:15 am
Break
11:30 am
Panel Discussion: Philanthropy’s Role in Large-Scale Change
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Christena Huntsman Durham, Executive Vice President, Huntsman Family Foundation
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Jim Sorenson, Chairman, Sorenson Impact Foundation
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Hanna Skandera, President and CEO, Daniels Fund
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Brilliant Miller, Board Member, Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
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Moderated by Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
12:10 pm
Morning Closing Remarks: Greg Miller
12:20 - 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
Location: Grand Promenade and Terrace
1:30 pm
Fireside Chat with Gail Miller, Chair of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
Moderated by Bryce Miller and Sharen Miller, third-generation Miller family members
2:20 pm
Workshop 1: Philanthropy 101: Embarking on your Philanthropic Journey
Location: Ballroom
Presenter: Nick Tedesco
This interactive workshop provides an overview of the Family Giving Lifecycle, a seven-stage framework that philanthropic individuals and families across the country use to help define and align around motivations, values, principles, and priorities for charitable giving. Participants will explore how to create a lasting impact and reflect on the questions that should be asked at the early stage of one’s philanthropic journey.
Workshop 2: Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
Location: Empire 1
Presenter: Kitty Northrup Friedman
This interactive workshop offers practical tools and hands-on activities to engage the next generation in philanthropy. Together, we’ll explore ways to inspire sustained involvement, strengthen family connections, and build a meaningful legacy through giving.
3:30 pm
Reception
4:00 pm
Philanthropy Session Concludes
LOCATION
A Refined Alpine Escape
An authentic yet refined mountain retreat, Montage Deer Valley offers the largest spa in Utah, five inspired dining options including a pub with its own bowling alley, along with amazing year‐round activities including hiking, mountain biking, golf, outdoor concerts, and fly‐fishing.
Montage Deer Valley is located less than five minutes from Park City’s celebrated Main Street and an easy 40‐minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport.
CONTACT
Please contact summit@lhm.com with any additional questions.
