Summit Speakers July 29 - 31, 2026 | Rancho Bernardo Inn | Colorado Springs, Colorado Image Summer Summit Program With a focus on elevating this invitation-only gathering, we took Summer Summit to the next level in 2025. This year’s program featured even more thought-provoking voices from both inside and outside of travel. Keynote Speaker Mohamed A. El-Erian is the President of Queens’ College at the University of Cambridge and the Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz. He previously served as CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer at PIMCO and held senior roles at the IMF, Harvard Management Company, and Citigroup. He is the Chair of the Board at Under Armour, teaches at the Wharton School, and contributes to media outlets such as the Financial Times and Bloomberg. He is the author of several bestsellers on global economics and has received numerous awards, including for his lifelong contributions to education and healthcare. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cambridge and holds a master’s and doctorate in economics from Oxford. Summit Speaker Lineup The program featured an exceptional slate of industry leaders, visionary thinkers, and respected voices driving innovation and impact, including the following: Wes Edens Founder Brightline Jeff Harmening CEO General Mills Steve Hill President & CEO Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Sarah Hirshland CEO U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee David Hoctor Head of US Verticals, Global Business Solutions NA TikTok Lisa Holladay Chief Experience Officer Tiger 21 Bill Hornbuckle President & CEO MGM Resorts International Thorsten Lettnin Director Sales, Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel and India United Airlines Michelle Poole Former EVP and Brand President Crocs Chuck Todd Former Chief Political Analyst, NBC News Moderator of Meet the Press 2014-2023 Rob Torres Senior Vice President, Media Solutions Expedia Group EVENT RESOURCES Download 2025 Agenda › Visit Colorado Springs › CONTACT US Registrar 202.218.3638 Email › EXPLORE SUMMER SUMMIT Summer Summit › Schedule at a Glance › Summit Sponsors ›