Wednesday, October 8th

12:00pm-5:00pm - Local Chamber Executives Roundtable

This session is for local chamber executives only.

3:00-5:00pm - Board Meeting 

Open to current and onboarding board members and invited guests.

5:30pm- Opening Reception held at the aBar at Alyeska Resort

Open to all attendees.

7:00pm - Dinner on your own!

Thursday, October 9th

7:30am - Doors open
Columbia Ballroom

8:00am - Opening Remarks
Kati Capozzi, President & CEO, Alaska Chamber
Joe Balash, Board Chair, Alaska Chamber

Bill Bivin Small Business of the Year Award
Award winner: Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal

It’s A Mixed Bag: The National Economy, OBBBA, and Tariffs and Trade - an update from the U.S. Chamber  
Katelyn Pay, Manager, Northwest Region

Livestream Remarks from U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich 

Generations At Work: Building Alaska’s Workforce of Tomorrow
Keynote Presenter Jeff Utecht

From Boomers to Gen Z, the workplace has them all! In this interactive session, Jeff shares insights on leading across generations and explores how we can recruit, retain, and inspire Alaska’s workforce of tomorrow.

10:10am - Refreshment Break
Sponsored by: At-Sea Processors Association

William A. Egan Alaskan of the Year Presentation
Award winner: John Hendrix

The State of Alaska’s Economy: The Berry Breakdown 
Katie Berry, President, McKinley Research Group
Kevin Berry, Professor of Economics, University of Alaska Anchorage

Two leading economists — who also happen to share a home and three children together — bring their joint expertise to the stage. They’ll explore key economic trends in Alaska, from resource development to workforce shifts, offering insights that matter to businesses and communities alike.

Alaska LNG Project Update
Adam Prestidge, President, Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC

11:30am - Break 

12:00pm - Luncheon Program
Sponsored by: Donlin Gold 

Local Chamber of the Year Presentation
Award winner: Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Best & Worst for Alaska’s Industries: A Fireside Chat 
Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director, Alaska Miners Association
Jillian Simpson, President & CEO, Alaska Travel Industry Association
Julie Decker, President & CEO, Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Sierra Minder, External Affairs Manager, Alaska Oil and Gas Association(Invited) 

In this rapid fire conversation, hear from some of Alaska’s key industry leaders on the highs and the lows their industry is facing in today’s economic and political climate.  

1:30pm - Ballot Measure 1: The Aftermath
Mike O’Brien, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Representative Justin Ruffridge, Alaska State Legislature

An update on the newly released paid sick leave regulations; how to comply, and current legislation that could provide relief for thousands of businesses. 

Global Energy Institute Update 
MacKenzie Morales, Director of Advocacy & Outreach, U.S. Chamber GEI

Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential 
Kara Moriarty, Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs, Department of Interior
Emma Pokon, EPA Region 10 Administrator (invited)
MacKenzie Morales, U.S. Chamber Global Energy Institute

The ERA and the Corpus: The Case for Account Consolidation 
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation

3:00pm - Refreshment Break
Sponsored by: At-Sea Processors Association

Trade Winds: Steering Business Through Tariff Uncertainty 
Mike Satre, Director, Governmental Affairs, Hecla Ltd.
Jessica Rostad, Owner/CEO, Big Ray’s
Additional Speaker TBD
Moderated by: Greg Wolf, President & CEO, Alaska International Business Center

Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year Presentation
Award winner: STG Incorporated

Alaska Chamber Year in Review 
A brief overview of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts and events, and a peek ahead to 2026.

Champagne Toast: Sponsored by CLIA 
Be at the tram to catch your ride to the top of the mountain!

7:30pm - Dinner on Your Own

Friday, October 10th

8:30am - Breakfast Doors Open 

9am - 11am - Policy Forum – Open to Alaska Chamber members only 

Our annual advocacy agenda-setting event! Learn about, discuss, and cast your vote on policy positions submitted by members for the Alaska Chamber’s advocacy agenda.  

To include as many members as possible, this will be a hybrid event. If you are a member and do not plan to attend in person, contact kari@alaskachamber.com to register and receive your secure link to attend virtually.