2026 Economic Outlook: Practical Insights to Understand and Succeed in a Changing Environment

12:20 pm 

Robert will discuss the economic environment facing our nation in 2026. He will explain how to interpret ongoing changes in the labor market, inflation, interest rates, demographics, and financial markets. He will discuss how tariffs, federal tax and spending changes, deregulation, and a looming national debt crisis impact our economy. Robert will help you gain insights into how you can benefit in times of uncertainty.

Moderator:
Whitney Womack
Landman
Uinta Wax

David Murray
Energy & Minerals
Ute Indian Tribe

Ryan Angus
Supervisory Petroleum Engineer
BLM Vernal Field Office

Julia Sharp
Realty Officer
Bureau of Indian Affairs

Christina Price
Deputy State Director Lands & Minerals
BLM

Mick Thomas
Director
Utah DOGM

Bryce Bird
Director
Utah DAQ

Moderator:
William Allison
Managing Director
FTI Consulting

Cyrus Western
Administrator
Region 8
EPA

Shaun Chapoose
Chairman
Ute Indian Tribe

Evening Reception and Dinner

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm      Redford Conference Center

     5:00 – Reception
     5:30 – Awards Presentation
     5:50 – UBTech Oil & Gas Refresher Course Launch 
     6:00 – Dinner
     6:45 – Trivia Night
     7:30 – Social Hour

Join us for great food, drinks and conversation at the Redford Conference Center. We will present the awards for Environmental Leadership, Safety Leadership and Community Champion. Also don’t miss our first ever Trivia Night! We hope you will take the opportunity to spend time networking with members and meeting industry friends during this fun evening. Appetizers, casual dinner and drinks with cash bar provided. Finish up with night skiing until 9 pm. 

Keynote Lunch Panel

12:45 pm – US Department of the Interior             

Sponsorships

Event Sponsors Needed –  Your logo will be visibly displayed on all meeting marketing materials (tabletops, projection screens, and in promotional materials) on both Monday and Tuesday. Show your support of UPA and the state’s oil and gas industry.  We hope you will consider helping us with your generous contribution. Thank you!

Skiing/Snowboarding at Sundance

9 am to 9 pm 
Come enjoy the beautiful outback at Sundance Resort with fun for the skier or snowboarder. On Mondays, Sundance is open for night skiing until 9pm, so you can enjoy the full day.
Lift passes are available as follows:

Full-Day Pass………………………….. $160

Twilight Pass (2:30 – 9pm)…………… $116

Night Only (4:30 – 9pm)……………….. $70

Equipment Rental is available on the day of for any equipment needs.

Ski Instruction is also available but needs to be prearranged. Contact Sundance if interested in private or group instruction HERE.

Other Activities at Sundance

For those that don’t want to ski and have family joining, there are a host of activities at Sundance. Enjoy a bit of shopping, spending time at the spa, take a creative class, visit the art exhibit and more (see below).

• ZipTour is one of the most exciting and scenic zip tours in the world, boasting over 3,870 feet of riding. Guests can ride side-by-side on the zip line’s double cables and control their speed, cruising over 65 miles per hour, or stopping mid-air to take in the views. More info HERE.
• Spend your day at the Sundance Spa for a massage, facial, manicure and more. Book an appointment HERE.
• Eating at the Tree Room, Foundry Grill, Lookout Cafe or other Sundance dining venues. See all the options HERE.
• Take a class making jewelry, glass blowing, printmaking, or creating soap, a journal, pottery or perfume. Register in advance for a class of your liking HERE.

Accommodations

We encourage you to book your rooms early. There are only a limited number of available rooms at Sundance, so please don’t delay. There are private cabins adjacent to the resort available on Air B&B should you wish to rent a full cabin. 

 

SUNDANCE LODGING

We encourage you to make your accommodations early, you can register online at the following link: SUNDANCE ACCOMMODATIONS. If you are looking for specific days, feel free to call Sundance Reservations at 1-800-892-1600. 

Alternative lodging is available in Orem or Midway, suggestions include those below, subject to availability – there is no room block:
Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, 784 W Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049 (26 min away – 18.6 miles)
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1100 W 780 N, Orem, UT 84057 (21 min away – 13 miles)
Holiday Inn Express, 1268 S Main St, Heber City, UT 84032 (21 min away – 17 miles)

Exhibitor Information

The UPA Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services and to meet attendees. Vendor exhibits will be inside the foyer of the Redford Conference Center (see map for available spots). Space is limited.

Exhibit Hours: Monday, March 16 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (before & after lunch) and 4:30 to 8:30 pm (before & after reception). And Tuesday, March 17 after breakfast 9:30 am to 3:00 pm (end of meeting).

Setup/Tear Down: Setup on Monday morning at 10 to 11:30 am and tear down on Tuesday after meetings (approx. 3 pm).

Exhibit Space: Exhibit space is small so please adjust accordingly. Each exhibitor will be provided a 3’ skirted cocktail table and tall chair. Popup signage can be placed behind or to the side of the table.

What to Bring: As the space is small, we encourage you to limit what you bring to a table top displays and popup signage that can be placed behind or to the side if room allows. Exhibitors are responsible for any signage, easels, equipment, extension cords, etc. for their location. If you have special requirements for your display, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Exhibitor Pricing: Exhibit price includes registration for 1 for both days, includes lunch, reception and conference. (Additional registrations at member/nonmember pricing).
Member Exhibit……………………………..$575
Non-Member Exhibit……………………….$775

**Please also register as an attendee for the Annual Meeting. You can indicate which meals you will require and if you have dietary restrictions. Please select the option “Exhibitor” and you will not be charged anything additional for your meeting registration as it is included with your exhibitor fees. Thank you!