11th Annual · March 18–19, 2027 · Salt Palace Convention Center
, Salt Lake City, UT
Built by Founders. Forged by Service.
The nation's largest gathering where tech innovation meets military leadership, connecting founders, executives, veterans, and transitioning service members for two days of opportunity and impact.
The Mission
Building the largest tech and military benefits conference in the world
SUMMIT 2027 is a national gathering designed to connect Utah's innovation economy with America's veteran community, creating real pathways for veterans and transitioning service members while giving companies, leaders, and communities a meaningful way to participate in what comes next.
Who It's For
Who SUMMIT is built for
Founders & Entrepreneurs
For those building, launching, scaling, and solving real problems.
Business & Technology Leaders
For executives, operators, investors, and innovators shaping what comes next.
Veterans & Transitioning Service Members
For those bringing leadership, discipline, and service into the next chapter.
HR, Talent & People Leaders
For those building teams, cultures, and workplaces that can carry the future.
Main Stage
Speakers
More main-stage names announced soon.
Evan Hafer
Founder, Black Rifle Coffee Company
Crystal Maggelet
CEO, Maverik / FJ Management
Secondary Stage
Past SUMMIT Speakers
Mark Zuckerberg
CEO, Meta
Tim Cook
CEO, Apple
Tony Robbins
Best-Selling Author
Reed Hastings
Founder, Netflix
Christine Day
Former CEO, Lululemon
Kim Scott
Author, Radical Candor
Stewart Butterfield
Founder, Slack
Max Levchin
CEO, Affirm
Liz Wiseman
Best-Selling Author
Aileen Lee
Founder, Cowboy Ventures
Steve Ballmer
Former CEO, Microsoft
John Warnock
Founder, Adobe
Shantanu Narayen
CEO, Adobe
Gary Vaynerchuk
CEO, VaynerMedia
Bill McDermott
CEO, ServiceNow
Mark Cuban
Founder, Cost Plus Drugs
Henry Schuck
CEO, ZoomInfo
Ethan Choi
Partner, Khosla Ventures
Dan Reynolds
Imagine Dragons
Jared Hess
Filmmaker
Amit Bendov
CEO, Gong
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Deliberate Discomfort Leadership Certification
A practical leadership experience for executives, managers, veterans, and emerging leaders, six tracks covering Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Social, Emotional, and Professional development, taught by Warrior Rising's certified facilitators.
Learn More & Register →
Jason Van Camp, Founder & Executive Director of Warrior Rising, leading the charge.
Free For Those Who Served
Free SUMMIT registration for veterans and transitioning service members
Those who have served bring leadership, resilience, discipline, and perspective that every organization needs. Attend free, use SkillBridge privileges to get hired, and connect directly with investors and employers.
Partner With Us
Hire veterans. Build your brand. Support the mission.
SUMMIT gives employers and sponsors direct access to veterans, transitioning service members, founders, executives, investors, and HR leaders across the Silicon Slopes ecosystem.
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Run of Show
Two days of keynotes, certifications, and connection
Full schedule, speaker times, and breakout sessions will be announced soon.
Keynotes & Certification
Main stage keynotes, Deliberate Discomfort certification tracks, and the exhibit hall opens.
Pitch Competition & Connection
Veteran Business Pitch Competition, breakout sessions, and closing networking receptions.
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
Next Level Activities
Beyond the sessions
Utah in the prime of ski season, with the access and energy that only Silicon Slopes can deliver. Skip the Vegas conference fatigue.
Curated Networking Lounges
Invite-only gatherings and networking cafes built for real conversation, not badge scanning.
Ski Season, On Us
Discounted host hotel rooms and Military EPIC Pass access, right in the middle of Utah's best snow.
Delta Center Game Nights
Jazz vs. Timberwolves (3/18) and Mammoth vs. Blackhawks (3/19), steps from the Salt Palace.
Veteran Business Pitch Competition
Warrior Rising's flagship pitch competition, live on the SUMMIT stage.
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Be part of the Summit that moves Utah forward
Join the founders, leaders, veterans, investors, and community builders shaping what comes next.