Please note that this draft agenda is subject to change.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12: DAY ONE
OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT
Join us for lunch and an afternoon excursion to the rugged canyons at Bandelier National Monument. We’ll explore ancient cliff dwellings and archaeological sites that offer a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of New Mexico.
12:00PM - 4:00PM
4:00PM - 6:00PM
CHECK-IN, REGISTRATION AND DOWNTIME
6:00PM - 6:30PM
WELCOME RECEPTION
6:30PM - 8:00PM
DINNER
8:00PM - 9:30PM
RETURN TO THE CAMPFIRE
First Movers will have the chance to reconvene and reconnect within and across classes.
MONDAY, OctOBER 13: DAY TWO
7:00AM - 7:45AM
SUNRISE SESSION
Ease into the day with optional early morning activities designed to energize, ground, and connect.
7:30AM - 8:45AM
BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
9:00AM - 9:45AM
WELCOME & INTENTION SETTING
9:45AM - 10:30AM
NETWORKING & CONNECTION
We’re setting aside space for intentional reconnection and new connections—time to catch up with old friends, meet new Fellows, and strengthen the community.
10:30AM - 11:00AM
BREAK
11:00AM - 12:00PM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Responsible AI in the Real World with Abe Tarapani (2012, Pioneer Species) and Chaya Nayak (2020, The Unmutables)
Articulating ROI for Social Impact with Lily Ladd (2024, The Rainmakers)
Resilience in Trying Times: Fueling Up for the Journey Ahead [Speaker TBC]
12:00PM - 1:30PM
LUNCH & DOWNTIME
1:30PM - 2:30PM
PAIRED WALKS
2:30PM - 3:00PM
BREAK
3:00PM - 4:30PM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Democracy, Corporate Voice, and the Common Good with Neal Kemkar (2019, The Gentians)
Designing Your Next Chapter with Rahul Raj (2011, Rigabamboo)
Complexity Fitness: Leadership Skills for the Road Ahead with Shari Cohen (First Movers Design Team)
4:30PM - 5:00PM
BREAK
5:00PM - 6:00PM
KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH VIRGIL ORTIZ, PUEBLO POTTER AND ARTIST
6:00PM - 6:30PM
BREAK
6:30PM - 9:00PM
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY: SHARED TABLE, SHARED STORIES
Cohosted by Flower Hill Institute
TUESDAY, OctOBER 14: DAY THREE
7:00AM - 7:45AM
SUNRISE SESSION
Ease into the day with optional early morning activities designed to energize, ground, and connect.
BREAKFAST
7:30AM - 8:45AM
9:00AM - 10:30AM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Integrating Sustainability into Business Planning with David Barahona (2023, Tentpoles)
Surviving the Squeeze: Balancing Work, Children, and Aging Parents with Megan Shea (First Movers Design Team)
Power Mapping Workshop with Larcy Cooper (2020, The Unmutables)
10:30AM - 11:00AM
BREAK
11:00AM - 11:30AM
AI SHOW + TELL
11:30AM - 12:30PM
KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH SANTA FE MAYOR ALAN WEBBER
12:30PM - 1:30PM
LUNCH
1:30PM - 2:00PM
BREAK
2:00PM - 4:30PM
FIELD TRIPS
We'll split into groups to experience Santa Fe through art, culture, and nature:
Meow Wolf - House of Eternal Return: Immerse yourself in Santa Fe’s most unique art experience: a 20,000 sq ft interactive installation that is part immersive art, part haunted house, part jungle gym.
Santa Fe Canyon Preserve: Enjoy a gentle hike through 525 acres of wildflowers, willows, and wetland, guided by a local naturalist who will share insights on the area’s rich ecology.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: Explore the life and work of celebrated American modernist Georgia O’Keeffe. The museum showcases selected works from every era of O’Keeffe’s career and a collection of her personal belongings.
New Mexico Museum of Art: View a rich collection of Southwestern, contemporary, and traditional art. The current exhibit, Gustave Baumann: The Artist’s Environment, showcases the printmaker’s vivid portrayals of New Mexico’s landscapes, architecture, and cultural life.
4:30PM - 5:00PM
BREAK
5:00PM - 6:00PM
TEXT-BASED DIALOGUE
6:00PM - 6:45PM
BREAK
6:45PM - 8:30PM
8:30PM - 12:00AM
RECEPTION & DINNER
DANCE PARTY
Self-explanatory, right?!
WEDNESDAY, OctOBER 15: DAY FOUR
7:00AM - 7:45AM
SUNRISE SESSION
7:30AM - 8:45AM
BREAKFAST
9:00AM - 10:30AM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Enduring Strategies for Driving Change with Vanessa Ryan (2018, X) and Karin Reiter (2013, The Populus)
Scenario Planning in Uncertain Times with Renata Greenberg Frolova (2013, The Populus)
AI Showcase: Real-World Applications for Meaningful Impact with Jeff Burrell (2023, Tentpoles)
10:30AM - 11:00AM
BREAK
11:00AM - 12:00PM
CLOSING SESSION
Plenary and small group conversations to surface personal goals and strategies for the road ahead.