Dent 2024
Put a Dent in the Universe
September 22–25, 2024 • La Fonda on the Plaza • Santa Fe, NM
The annual Dent conference is a curated four-day experience, mixing world-class talks with small-group activities, workshops, meals, and adventures that are all carefully designed to bring together people who would otherwise never have met.
We bring curious, adventurous, and diverse professionals like you together to explore new approaches to thinking and push you to breakthrough ideas and new insights.
We can’t wait for you to join us in Santa Fe this fall for the best Dent event yet. We’ll peer into the future while we enjoy community, connection, and surprises for both first-timers and long-timers. While we’ve still to announce speakers, activities, and details, you can enjoy early pricing of just $2499 (until April 30, $2999 until August 31, and $3499 after that. Dent Passport members enjoy a $500 discount.)
Select Dent 2023 Speakers
(2024 Announcements Coming Soon!)
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Daniel C. Dennett
Philosopher, writer, and cognitive scientist
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Gary Ware
Founder, Breakthrough Play
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Lauren Miller, p/k/a Malibu Babie
Dent artist-in-residence, groundbreaking musical artist
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Amy Salzhauer
Founder, Managing Partner
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Rick Smolan
Time, Life and National Geographic photojournalist
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Dr. Suzanne Fricke
Curator, art history expert
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Tashia Mallette
Founder and Principal Chief People Officer at the HR Exchange Group
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Fernando Olea
2022 James Beard Award winner, Chef, Sazón
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Charles Van Kirk
Audio Engineer, Musician
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Adam Sachs
Pizzaiolo and Bread Baker
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David Preston
Founder, Open-Source Learning
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M.H. Rubin
Photographer, Curator, Author
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Angela Antony
CEO, Entrepreneur
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Virgil Ortiz
Groundbreaking Indigenous futurisms artist
Four days of adventure.
The conference program includes sessions, receptions, and most meals and drinks from Sunday morning to Wednesday mid-day.
Activity Day.
The conference starts with small-group activities and workshops, so that nobody starts by walking in to a room full of strangers.
The Dine Around.
On Monday night Denters are assigned to small group dinners at world-class restaurants in Santa Fe.
Featured Attendees
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Julian Gomez
Chief Scientist
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Ellen Leanse
Advisor
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Markos Moulitsas
Founder, DailyKos
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Maura Charles
Product, Keep It Human
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Andrea Umbach
Chief Coach, Umbach Leadership Consulting
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Joey Price
CEO, JumpStart:HR
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Everett Harper
CEO, Truss
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Sumanth Channabasappa
Founding Director, The CORE
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Bob Kramer
Master Bladesmith
Request an Invitation
Dent is by invitation only, but we love to meet new people.
Click the button to submit a request for an invitation to register.
Hotel Reservations
The official Dent hotel and Dent Conference location is La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Special room rate information coming soon.
La Fonda on the Plaza is an amazing, historical hotel in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, directly adjacent the Plaza. There are no resort fees, and as part of your Dent stay, you will not pay additional fees for access to connect to the Hotel’s high-speed wireless internet. You’ll also have complimentary access to the Relaxation Center (exercise center, outdoor swimming pool, and hot tub, as well as changing facilities).
Complimentary *natural spring water and Nespresso coffee via a Vertuo Machine will be provided upon request in the attendees’ guest rooms. Check-out time is noon. Group rate will be available three (3) days prior to Saturday, September 21, and three (3) days after Tuesday, September 24, 2024, based on availability.
Getting to Santa Fe
Once you’re in Santa Fe, all our conference events are within walking distance of the hotel. Feel free to reach out to our event team if you need help arranging transportation. You might choose to fly into Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF); the hotel is an easy Uber/Lyft/Taxi away. Many folks choose to fly into the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) because the flights are more convenient.
To get from the Albuquerque International Sunport to the La Fonda on the Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe, you might want to explore one of the following options:
Shuttle Services: The most convenient option is to use a shuttle service. You may want to check with Groome Transportation. They offer door-to-door service and operate daily. The shuttle ride is approximately 1.5 hours long.
Car Rentals: If you prefer to have your own transportation, you can rent a car from one of the many rental companies at the Albuquerque airport. The drive to Santa Fe takes about an hour and a half and is quite scenic. Parking is available at the La Fonda on the Plaza Hotel for a fee.
Private Car / Rideshare Services: Another option is to hire a private car service, such as Uber or Lyft. These ride-hailing services operate throughout Albuquerque and Santa Fe and can be a more convenient option than taking a shuttle. The cost is much higher than that of a shuttle, but the ride is more comfortable.