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Session formats guide

We renamed the usual conference formats on purpose — every session type has a job to do.

How we gather

Use this guide to navigate the agenda. Each format replaces a familiar conference default with an S3 practice designed for action.

Not a panel

Big Ideas Conversation

High-profile discussion with a clear editorial question.

Not an excursion

Salt Lake Field Experience

Place-based experience connecting the city to our themes.

Not a roundtable

Closed-Door Strategy Table

Curated conversation that produces next steps.

Not a donor huddle

Investment Circle

High-trust donor conversation — interest to commitment.

Not a breakout

Action Lab

Participatory session working through practical challenges.

Not parallel panels

Choose-Your-Path Dialogues

Concurrent sessions by theme-specific pathway.

Not just lunch

Hosted Working Lunch

Meal with a speaker, performance, or table question.

Not a reception

Nightcap

Intimate reflection over dessert or fireside setup.

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