RedThread brings together top HR, Talent, Learning and People Analytics leaders for its first annual immersive strategy retreat, June 17–19 in Snowbird, Utah
RedThread Research announced its first-ever in-person experience: ELEVATE, a deeply immersive, high-impact event built for forward-thinking leaders in HR, Talent, Learning, and People Analytics. Taking place June 17–19 in Snowbird, Utah, ELEVATE will bring 150 trailblazers together to explore what’s changing, imagine what’s possible, take a deep look at the research, and co-create practical strategies for shaping the future of work.
Held in a breathtaking resort just outside Salt Lake City, ELEVATE will be unlike any traditional conference. There are no expo halls, no vendor booths, and no PowerPoints. Instead, attendees will experience a fully immersive, co-created journey into the future of work — designed around dynamic collaboration, peer learning, and strategic foresight.
“ELEVATE is for leaders navigating seismic shifts—AI, demographic change, economic pressure, and more—with clarity and purpose.”
“We designed ELEVATE for the leaders who aren’t just adapting to the disruptions in HR tech and learning, but shaping the world on the other side,” said Dani Johnson, Principal Analyst and Co-Founder of RedThread Research. “If you believe HR is at a pivotal moment, this is where you need to be.”
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After years of fostering an active and insightful online community, RedThread is bringing that energy into the real world — offering community members and new voices alike the opportunity to step away from the daily noise and step into a space built for clear thinking, bold ideas, and meaningful connection.
“We’ve spent years listening to what people leaders really need,” said Stacia Garr, Principal Analyst and Co-Founder of RedThread Research. “This will not be a passive learning experience. It’s a collaborative and catalytic space designed to challenge assumptions, solve real problems, and return to work sharper and more energized than ever.”
Confirmed participants include leaders from Workday, MetLife, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, ServiceNow, and the State of Utah, among others.
The experience will be facilitated by Lisa Kay Solomon, world-renowned futurist and Stanford’s d.school faculty member, and Jeffrey Rogers, a master experience designer.
Each day of ELEVATE is intentionally designed to guide participants through a progressive, strategic arc:
Day 1: Arrival & Orientation
Settle in, connect with peers over cocktails on a scenic terrace, and prepare for the journey ahead in a relaxed yet intentional environment.
Day 2: From What Is… to What Could Be
Begin with RedThread’s latest research and megatrends, then leap into immersive foresight and scenario thinking. Includes collaborative exercises, problem-solving simulations, and a mountaintop dinner.
Day 3: From Vision to Action
Synthesize insights into clear next steps. Peer-led spotlights and guided integration help translate ideas into action—now, in 18 months, and five years down the road.
The program is built around:
- Co-creation over consumption: no panels, no keynotes — just immersive, outcome-driven sessions
- Peer-based learning: small-group explorations, “fishbowl” conversations, and real-time synthesis
- High-altitude perspective: outdoor adventures, mountaintop dinners, and time to reflect and connect
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Priced at just $1,000 for members and $1400 for non-members (not inclusive of travel or lodging), ELEVATE is structured more like a $5,000+ executive strategy retreat — designed to deliver real returns in the form of smarter decisions, sharper thinking, meaningful connections, and renewed energy and direction.
“Every part of ELEVATE is designed to pay dividends when you get back to work,” said Dani Johnson. “This isn’t an experience that is about swag bags or celebrity panels, and it’s not intended for vendors, service providers, or early-career professionals. The purpose is to deliver strategic clarity, peer-tested ideas, and a network that continues to deliver long after the event ends.”
ELEVATE is an extension of RedThread’s vibrant online community, where thousands of forward-thinking HR professionals already gather to share insights and challenge each other to grow. Now, for the first time, that spirit of curiosity and collaboration will come to life in person.
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