Our Impact In Action
More than a conference. The Forum is a crucible for connection, where entrepreneurs, artists, policymakers, investors, and activists shape the future side by side. But the magic doesn't end at the mic. Raft wild rivers, hike sun-drenched trails, and gather under starlit skies for dinners that strengthen relationships as the Forum invites you to connect with nature as deeply as you do with each other.
SUN VALLEY FORUM
Our Values
NATURE
Rooted in the intelligence of living systems
EXPERTISE
Where deep knowledge meets lived experience
COMMUNITY
Built through trust, belonging, and shared purpose
EMPOWERMENT
Turning insight into agency, and ideas into action
How We Work
A PLAYBOOK FOR IMPACT
Framing the moment with clarity and conviction, we open with the values, vision, and tools to guide bold, nature-powered action.
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE
Leaders move from intention to implementation by sharing how innovation and investment are actively reshaping systems on the ground and at scale.
MULTIPLIER EFFECT WORKSHOPS
Collaborative sessions designed to accelerate impact by refining breakthrough ideas with cross-sector expertise and catalytic support.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Inspiration and insights come together to empower action beyond the Forum.
NEXT STEPS
Moment becomes movement as pathways are mapped forward to deepen collaboration, unlock capital, and drive lasting change.
The intimacy and warmth of a small mountain town community gathering. This mix is pure gold.
Kate Geagan, Food + Planet
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There's nothing better than connecting with a community equally committed to meaningful, challenging work
Cassidy Cichowicz, Wild Gift
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I have made more friends at Sun Valley Forum than I can count.
Henk Rogers, Blue Planet Alliance
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It all ignited at Sun Valley - you're superheroes
Hilary Franz, Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands
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Our Impact Takes Root for the Planet
How ideas, relationships, and trust forged in Sun Valley ripple across the world
Hempitecture: Accessing Capital for Climate Innovation
At the Forum, Hempitecture founder Mattie Mead met Good Machine CEO David Solomon, a conversation that directly opened the door to a $500,000 zero-interest loan from the JLL Foundation. This catalytic capital is now enhancing operational efficiency and expanding Hempitecture’s product roadmap. As Matthew shared, the Forum continues to broaden his perspective on the diverse people and solutions shaping the future of sustainability.
Food + Planet & the Nourish California Initiative
A soil health dialogue hosted at the 2024 Forum sparked a chain of collaborations among Food + Planet, TomKat Ranch, and leading regenerative agriculture and education partners. These connections seeded the Nourish California Initiative and led to a statewide convening, early philanthropic funding, and paid opportunities for emerging leaders. The work has since grown into a multi-year proposal – Nourish California 2.0 – uniting partners across policy, education, and regenerative food systems.
SAG-AFTRA Pension Advocacy & Stand.Earth
Conceived through connections made at the 2023 Sun Valley Forum, the Retire Big Oil campaign was developed by Alex Wright-Gladstein (CEO, Sphere) and Todd Paglia (Executive Director, Stand.earth). This year, the campaign publicly launched on the Forum's main stage with coverage by Bloomberg's Leslie Kaufman, gaining visibility for climate-aligned retirement investing. Led by Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda, and Don Cheadle, the campaign mobilizes SAG-AFTRA members to urge their pension plan to divest at least $100 million from fossil fuels and reinvest in climate-safe solutions.
