Teton Leadership Center Announces the 2024 Fall Summit Human Intelligence: Bold Leadership for a Purpose-Driven Future

Jackson, Wyo.– Jackson Hole is the ideal place to inspire innovative thinking about community and capitalism for businesses, organizations and individuals in Wyoming and around the globe. Teton Leadership Center (TLC), a collaboration between Silicon Couloir and Central Wyoming College, is proud to announce the second annual leadership Fall Summit, this year, Human Intelligence: Bold Leadership for a Purpose-Driven Future Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2024,  in Teton Village, WY at Walk Festival Hall. Early bird tickets with a $50 discount are on sale now; this intimate event is expected to sell out. 

“A leader is anyone with an audacious idea and the courage to work on it,” says Sue Muncaster, Teton Leadership Center Executive Director. “Last year’s inaugural summit was well received, and we are well-positioned this year to deliver an even more dynamic summit with world-class speakers, transformational workshops and facilitated leadership development to impact true change.”

In an era of rapid acceleration, constant change, and technological dominance, the way we work, communicate and live is being reshaped.  This unprecedented pace of change raises profound questions about human connection and how we show up as leaders and community members, both now and in the future. As Wyoming seeks to diversify its economy while engaging and retaining younger generations, the TLC Fall Summit will explore the importance of bold human leadership in a dynamic tech forward society. Thought-provoking speakers, workshops, toolkits, and networking opportunities the summit will enable leaders to bring to fruition ambitious, innovative ideas to improve community, organizational, and environmental outcomes. The event is made possible with generous funding from the Wyoming Partnership Initiative (WIP) and Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board.

Keynote speakers include: 

Howard Behar– Founding President of Starbucks International discussing Servant Leadership and Conscious Capitalism.

Vivienne Ming– Neuroscientist and entrepreneur discussing The Heart of AI: Unleashing Human Potential.

Leyla Acaroglu– Sociologist and entrepreneurial educator hosting a workshop on Designing a World That Works for All.

Shawn Ellis – Resilience strategist hosting a keynote and workshop using his 5 C’s framework for adaptation and thriving. 

“We are excited to help advance learning to expand how we teach and think about leadership and innovation more wisely and comprehensively,” says Dr. Brad Tyndall, President, Central Wyoming College.  “Teton Leadership Center provides a strong foundation for Central Wyoming College as we deepen our commitment to Teton County and the region and build on the strengths of this community.” 

Silicon Couloir Executive Director Rob Kellogg noted, “Silicon Couloir is proud to partner with the Teton Leadership Center again for the 2024 Fall Summit. Our mission is to empower and support entrepreneurship in the region, and we believe educational and community-building opportunities such as The Summit are an important aspect of the ecosystem we are building for entrepreneurs in the Tetons and beyond. We are encouraging our extensive network of entrepreneurs and world-class mentors to attend and hope that people with entrepreneurial aspirations take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn and grow.”

To purchase tickets, event schedule, and more information on the 2024 Summit, please visit: http://tetonleadershipcenter.org. Generous regional and local scholarships are available.

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About Teton Leadership Center (TLC)
TLC is dedicated to empowering organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to create a sustainable and prosperous future. Founded in 2023 in partnership with Central Wyoming College and Silicon Couloir, the Teton Leadership Center will host a Teton Talk at the Teton County Library in Jackson on Impact Investing August 27, at and the annual Leadership Summit on September 26 & 27, 2024.
http://tetonleadershipcenter.org | @tetonleadershipcenter | HELLO@TETONLEADERSHIPCENTER.ORG 

About Central Wyoming College (CWC)
Central Wyoming College, a rural comprehensive four-year institution, is committed to a purpose-driven future that both addresses the challenges facing rural America, particularly in the uniqueness of Wyoming, and the critical role that these rural areas play in the health of this Nation through economic diversification and resilience.http://7kqd.fatkee.net/ | @cwc_rustlers |

About Silicon Couloir
Silicon Couloir is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to align entrepreneurship with community vision to promote a diverse economy and a healthy environment for current and future generations.  http://www.siliconcouloir.com/ | @siliconcouloir | Hello@SiliconCouloir.com 

About Wyoming Innovations Partnership (WIP) 
WIP was created at the request of Governor Gordon in 2021 to modernize and focus Wyoming’s efforts to develop a resilient workforce and economy. The partnership involves the University of Wyoming, the state’s community colleges, Wyoming Business Council, and Department of Workforce Services with an emphasis on developing innovative solutions that support and enhance Wyoming’s economy, workforce, and sources of revenue.

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