Emerging Leaders Conference
Announcing the new Emerging Leaders Conference for middle school and junior high students! This free event is hosted by the Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center, Huntsman School of Business, and Utah Association of Student Councils, this event is tailored for junior high student council groups. Join us for workshops and activities to learn valuable leadership skills for the school year ahead.
The focus of the learning will be on the Covey Center's LEAD Model
Learning
Empathy
Authenticity
Drive
Important Information
- Three event offerings will be available: Northern, Central, SLC, and Southern Utah
- The event is FREE for all participants
- All Middle/Jr. High School grades are welcome
- Students are not required to be student council members, but it is encouraged
- The event will include lunch, T-Shirt, Swag, and Aggie Ice Cream
Central
DATE
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
LOCATION
Summit Center - Springville, UT
Summit Center - Springville, UT
EVENT TIME
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
SLC
DATE
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2026
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2026
LOCATION
Viridian Center-West Jordan, UT
Viridian Center-West Jordan, UT
EVENT TIME
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
North
DATE
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
LOCATION
USU Campus - Logan, UT
USU Campus - Logan, UT
EVENT TIME
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
South
DATE
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
LOCATION
Crimson Cliffs High School - St. George, UT
Crimson Cliffs High School - St. George, UT
EVENT TIME
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Check-in: 9:30-10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Check-in: 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Sample Agenda
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Schools arrive, Check-in, & Play Games |
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Introductions and Overview for the day |
| 9:25 - 10:00 | Workshop 1- LEARN - Leaders are Life-Long Learners |
| 10:10 - 10:45 | Workshop 2 - EMPATHY - Leaders are Empathetic |
| 10:55-11:30 | Workshop 3 - AUTHENTICITY - Leaders are Authentic |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:10 | Workshop 4 - DRIVE - Leaders have Purpose |
| 1:15-1:30 | Closing Remarks, Aggie Ice Cream, and Collect T-Shirts |
Contact
If you have any questions about this event, please contact



