SUNDAY, OctOBER 22: DAY ONE
OPTIONAL PROGRAM
Join us for lunch and a hike through the majestic red rocks of the Garden of the Gods.
12:00PM - 4:00PM
4:00PM - 5:30PM
CHECK-IN, REGISTRATION AND DOWNTIME
5:30PM - 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 their classes.
MONDAY, OctOBER 23: DAY TWO
7:00AM - 7:45AM
SUNRISE SESSION
7:30AM - 8:45AM
BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
9:00AM - 9:30AM
WELCOME & INTENTION SETTING
Fellows will gather to set their goals for the days ahead.
9:30AM - 10:00AM
NETWORK ACCELERATOR
A fast, fun, and facilitated opportunity to connect with other Fellows.
10:00AM - 10:30AM
REFLECTIVE COLLECTIVE
In small groups, Fellows will forge deeper connections as they reflect on individual and shared priorities.
10:30AM - 11:00AM
BREAK
11:00AM - 12:30PM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Woke Capitalism and the ESG Wars with Judy Samuelson (Executive Director, Aspen BSP), Maury Wolfe (2021, Angry Optimists), and Phil Zabriskie (2021, Angry Optimists)
The Ethical and Equitable Side of AI with Caroline Barlerin (2013, The Populus) and Jason Scott (2020, The Unmutables)
Designing Supportive Cultures for Radical Outperformance with Matt Sonefeldt (2013, The Populus)
Pause to Progress: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Our World with Ashley Davis (2018, X)
12:30PM - 2:30PM
LUNCH & DOWNTIME
2:30PM - 4:00PM
QUICK CHANGE
Dan Heath—co-author of four long-running bestsellers: Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments—will join us virtually to share insights from his latest research on how to make change in complex systems.
4:00PM - 4:30PM
BREAK
4:30PM - 5:45PM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Storytelling for Innovators with Jeremy Neuner (2010, The Stand)
Beyond Environmental Aspirations: Pursuing Real Impact with Josh Henretig (2012, Pioneer Species) and Matt Ellis (2012, Pioneer Species)
Intrapreneurship During Economic Headwinds: Struggles & Strategies with Sarah Sasaki Tsien (2014, The Grasshoppers)
5:45PM - 6:15PM
BREAK
6:15PM - 7:00PM
RECEPTION
7:00PM - 8:00PM
DINNER
8:00PM - 9:00PM
FAST FORWARD
A rapid-fire series of short talks covering leadership lessons and enduring questions, featuring Wachirachai Koonamwattana (2019, The Gentians), Kamala Avila-Salmon (2022, Trembling Giants), and Jennifer Gootman (2016, The Rhizome).
TUESDAY, OctOBER 24: DAY THREE
7:00AM - 7:45AM
SUNRISE SESSION
BREAKFAST
7:30AM - 8:45AM
9:00AM - 10:30AM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Next Level Leadership with Shari Cohen (FM Design Team member and coach)
Strategies for Institutionalizing Change with Abbey Carlton (2019, The Gentians) and Jack Soos (2020, The Unmutables)
Creating Inclusive Products and Services: A Workshop with Sally Madsen (2010, The Stand)
10:30AM - 11:00AM
BREAK
11:00AM - 12:15PM
DEEP DIVES
Gather with other Fellows to engage on topics of shared interest:
Regenerative by Design with Chris Grantham (2017, The North Stars)
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Insights for Professional Transitions with Meredith Kellner (2013, The Populus)
Empowering Intrapreneurs for System Change Leadership with Hamlin Metzger (2010, The Stand), Emily Alati (2020, The Unmutables), and Erin Fitzgerald (2009, Bare Force)
DEI Leadership and Practice – Where to From Here? with Ellen McGirt (Editor-in-Chief, The Design Observer Group)
12:30PM - 2:00PM
LUNCH
2:00PM - 3:00PM
SEEING SILENCE: INSIGHTS FROM NATURE
Native Coloradan and National Geographic photographer Peter McBride will share images and insights from over ten years of remote expeditions and local explorations.
3:00PM - 5:30PM
FIELD TRIPS
We'll split into groups to experience Colorado Springs. Fellows are invited to choose between:
North Cheyenne Cañon Park: choice of easy or moderate hike through stunning mountain scenery.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings: a tour inside replica Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings.
5:30PM - 6:00PM
BREAK
6:00PM - 7:00PM
REFLECTIVE COLLECTIVE & RECEPTION
Fellows will reconvene in small groups over drinks to share insights gathered and lingering questions.
7:00PM - 8:30PM
DINNER
8:30PM - 12:00AM
DANCE PARTY
Self-explanatory, right?!
WEDNESDAY, OctOBER 25: DAY FOUR
7:30AM - 8:45AM
BREAKFAST
9:00AM - 9:45AM
MAKING WORK MATTER FOR YOUR COMPANY AND CAREER
A conversation with experienced intrapreneurs to surface key insights on how to drive lasting change inside your company—and your career.
9:45AM - 10:00AM
Break
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Breaking Through: Reasons for Hope amidst the Crises
Yemi Mobolade is the first Black man and immigrant to be elected mayor of Colorado Springs. In an interview with Ellen McGirt, Yemi will share his remarkable story—and his insights on imagining and pursuing a positive path forward.
10:45AM - 11:00AM
BREAK
11:00AM - 12:00PM
LOOKING AHEAD
Plenary and small group conversations to surface personal goals and strategies for the road ahead.