Venues & travel

Where we gather

Monson Center, Edison House, and a closing reception on Capitol Hill — plus hotels and a Salt Lake City guide.

Three gathering places

Day 1 · Sept 17

The Monson Center

Home to the Donor Circle and Ideas Track. A University of Utah venue designed for dialogue, strategy, and hosted working sessions — steps from campus energy and mountain views.

Visit monsoncenter.utah.edu

Day 2 · Sept 18

Edison House

Public S3 Summit spaces — Ballroom, Terrace, and Speakeasy — for keynotes, Big Ideas conversations, Action Labs, and the Impact Exhibition.

Visit edisonhouseslc.com

Closing · TBC

Capitol Hill Reception

Closing reception and symbolic launch of S3 — details to be confirmed. Expect civic hospitality with Wasatch light over the valley.

Getting here

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is roughly 15–20 minutes from downtown venues by car or rideshare. TRAX light rail and walking corridors connect much of the city core.

Airport

Fly into SLC. Rideshare, taxi, and rental cars are plentiful. Allow extra time on Friday for downtown traffic around Edison House.

Recommended areas

Book near Downtown / City Creek, Capitol Hill, or University for easy access to Monson Center (Day 1) and Edison House (Day 2).

Local transit

TRAX light rail · rideshare · downtown walking

Field experience

International Peace Gardens · Day 1 solidarity visit

While you’re here

  • International Peace Gardens — woven into Day 1 field experience; a living map of global solidarity in Jordan Park.
  • Capitol Hill & Wasatch views — civic skyline and foothills framing the closing reception (TBC).
  • Downtown & Temple Square — dining, walks, and quiet corners between sessions.
  • Morning wellness — optional yoga / 5k before the Day 2 summit.

Visitor links and maps will expand here as logistics lock. For now, start with Visit Salt Lake.