Guest Program | Annual Convention

Guest Program

This year, hear from an impressive keynote speaker bristling with authenticity, humor, honesty and hard-earned wisdom: U.S. Olympic Champion, Jessie Diggins.

Who’s eligible? Guests or spouses who are not in financial services or banking-related fields are eligible for this special program and rate. Bankers should register their guests when they secure their own Annual Convention registration.

Monday, Oct. 26, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

The medal that didn't matter most

Jessie Diggins
Most decorated American cross-country skier of all time

Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins shares a raw and unforgettable story that goes far beyond sport. Best known for anchoring the historic first-ever U.S. Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, Jessie pulls back the curtain on the unseen moments behind that victory: from battling a life-threatening eating disorder that started as a teenager, to racing through extreme adversity to the point of hitting what Jessie calls, "the pain cave" all on the world stage of 20+ years in the sport, competing at the highest levels including four Olympic Games (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) and taking home gold, silver and bronze medals.

With honesty, humor, hard-earned perspective and glitter (yes, glitter), she challenges the idea that success is defined by medals alone. Instead, she reveals how resilience is built in the hardest moments, how vulnerability strengthens teams and how the support we give each other can create ripple effects far beyond what we ever see.

Threshold, the 2026 documentary about Jessie’s battle with an eating disorder, is available on Peacock.

Olympic meet and greet

After the guest program, Jessie Diggins will be available for a meet and greet and exclusive photo opp during the break in The Hub on Monday, Oct. 26 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

More opportunities for guests

• Annual Convention sessions – Explore the future of banking with access to general sessions, Knowledge Sessions, the Innovation Forum and our receptions (don’t miss our Salt Lake City Social opening reception)!
• The Hub – Guests have full access to the many experiences in our exhibit hall, including custom salt blending, a dirty soda bar, Olympic downhill ski simulator, and more.
• Explore Salt Lake City on your own – Want a guide for exploring this great American city? Check out the city’s official travel site for insider tips.