Destination Salt Lake City
2025 National Conference
June 11-13, Hosted by the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera
Mark your calendar to come together with colleagues for three days of networking, inspiration, and learning in Salt Lake City at the first National Conference hosted by the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera.
Nestled between the stunning Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, the Salt Lake Valley was home to American tribes for thousands of years before pioneers arrived in 1847. As host of the 2002 and upcoming 2034 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City has gained global attention for its unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and innovation. There’s so much to explore:
Immerse yourself in the city's thriving cultural scene. Explore the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA), Utah Museum of Fine Arts, or historic Temple Square, home of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
You’ll be inspired by dramatic vistas unrivaled in America. Start a trek on one of the many trail heads located right in the city. (Hint: Ensign Peak is a one-mile hike that will give you a view of the city’s skyline.) Or visit Snowbird resort to catch a tram to the top of Hidden Peak at 11,000 feet, and speed down the mountain on a 3,000+ foot mountain coaster!
Whether you're in the mood for world-class farm-to-table dining, international cuisine, or award-winning breweries, there’s something for every palate. (Just be sure to skip the ketchup and opt for fry sauce with your fries to do as the Utahns do!)
Get back to nature at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, Hogle Zoo, or Tracy Aviary, and see dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Or take the opportunity to extend your trip, before or after Conference, to visit the Great Salt Lake, charming Park City (a 40-minute drive from Salt Lake City), or any of Utah’s five stunning National Parks.
You’ll also have the chance to hear the Utah Symphony led by Music Director Emeritus Thierry Fischer on Thursday, June 12 at Maurice Abravanel Hall, one of the nation’s premiere concert venues. Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang will make her Utah Symphony debut with the Korngold Violin Concerto on a program bookended by Mexican composers past and present. Revueltas’ Noche de encantamiento warns of the dangers of cultural clashes, while Gabriela Ortiz’ Téenek leaves us with the message that a hopeful future lies in recognizing each other’s respective identities and differences—and weaving them together creates something stronger than the sum of the parts.
From now until January 9, League members can register for Conference at the lowest prices of the year. Reserve your hotel room at the recently opened Hyatt Regency, plan your visit to local attractions, and stay tuned for the full schedule of speakers and sessions to be announced at the end of February.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired in the heart of Salt Lake City. We can’t wait to see you there!