UPCOMING SUMMIT

Outdoor Recreation & Sports Summit
Feb. 18, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | at the University of Utah | Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building
All Welcome | Free to Register (Includes Breakfast & Lunch)
We welcome students, alumni, faculty, staff, and interested community members to attend the Outdoor Recreation & Sports Summit at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, hosted by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. If you are a current or aspiring entrepreneur, operator, or investor in Utah, or if you’re exploring paths around the business of outdoor recreation or sports, the Outdoors Recreation & Sports Entrepreneurs Summit is for you.
Event Details
- Location: Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building, 1655 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (view on map)
- Cost: Admission is free (includes breakfast and lunch for attendees)
- Space is Limited: Registration is available on a first-come, first-serviced basis
- Contact Us: Send questions to [email protected]
All Welcome
- No prior experience is required. Whether you’re a student, faculty, staff, or community member, you’ll leave ready to explore this important topic.

About the Entrepreneur Summit Series
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute hosts an engaging Entrepreneur Summit Series designed for professionals, alumni, students, and working entrepreneurs. These summits provide a unique opportunity to connect across industries, share ideas, and explore innovative projects shaping the future. Each event highlights important and timely topics, offering insight into current challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship. Participants will learn from experienced founders, collaborate with peers, and discover actionable strategies to advance their ventures. By fostering meaningful discussions and showcasing real-world projects, the series empowers attendees to grow as leaders, expand their networks, and make a lasting impact in the entrepreneurial community.
Past Summits

Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit | Jan. 22, 2026
The Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit was designed for current or aspiring entrepreneurs, operators, or investors in Utah, and those exploring paths to use AI in your existing business. Attendees heard from local and national experts in AI and entrepreneurship in keynote and panel conversations. They learned the basics of how entrepreneurs are approaching AI and explore how they might utilize this new and powerful technology.

