A Premier Forum for Economic Leadership
For nearly two decades, the Rocky Mountain Economic Summit has convened leading economists, policy experts, business executives, and civic leaders for thoughtful, solution-driven dialogue on the forces shaping our economy.
Past speakers have included Federal Reserve presidents and governors, nationally recognized CEOs, industry innovators, and senior public officials. The Summit has been covered by Bloomberg News, Bloomberg TV and Radio, CNBC, and other major national outlets.
Designed as both a serious economic forum and an elevated retreat experience, the Summit blends high-level discussion with meaningful connection in an intimate setting at Bronze Buffalo Club & Resort.
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Distinguished Past Speakers
Federal Reserve & Economic Leadership
Mary C. Daly, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Christopher J. Waller, Governor, Federal Reserve Board
Randy Quarles, Former Vice Chair, U.S. Federal Reserve
Patrick Harker, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Charles Evans, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Dennis Lockhart, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Esther George, Former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Business & Industry Leaders
Ryan Smith, CEO, Qualtrics & Owner, Utah Jazz
Gail Miller, Owner, Larry H. Miller Group
Peter Guarraia, Partner, Bain & Company
David Bywater, Former CEO, Vivint Solar
Bryan McDonnell, Head of U.S. Debt, PGIM Real Estate
Crystal Maggelet, CEO, FJ Management
Dominic Gorie, NASA Astronaut
National & State Leadership
Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States
Paul Ryan, Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Brad Little, Governor of Idaho
Gary Herbert, Former Governor of Utah
Matt Mead, Former Governor of Wyoming
Entrepreneurs & Cultural Leaders
Taylor Sheridan, Actor, Screenwriter & Director
Mark Burnett, Television Producer & Media Executive
Where Dialogue Becomes Lasting Connections
The Rocky Mountain Economic Summit is designed to foster substantive economic dialogue through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and roundtable conversations with leaders from across business, policy, and industry.
But the exchange does not end when the session concludes. The Summit’s setting is not incidental — it is instrumental. Set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, conversations that begin on stage continue around the table, on the trail, and throughout shared experiences designed to strengthen professional relationships and deepen understanding.
In this environment, ideas are not only discussed — they are developed, challenged, and carried forward through meaningful, lasting connections.
