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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. 

12:00PM - 1:30PM

LUNCH