Dent
2026
A future-focused ideas conference for people who are driven by curiosity.
Ideas from the edges that redefine what's possible at the center.
Gather with a hand-curated community of executives, entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, and change-makers for three immersive days designed to stretch your thinking and deepen your network.
You'll engage in thought-provoking talks, intimate workshops, shared meals, and memorable adventures. At Dent, the speakers stay, the conversations go deep, and the connections are anything but ordinary.
See the 2025 sample schedule →“By far the best conference I've attended since the second TED.”
— Doug Menuez
“An eclectic crew of generally brilliant human beings.”
— LA Times
Dent is not an escape.
It's an accelerant.
A conference has a singular focus — and it gives you permission to do the same. Away from all that needs to be maintained, you tend to the generative.
Uncommon Access
Spend time with brilliant minds — not just watching talks, but sharing meals and ideas with speakers, founders, authors, and innovators.
Ideas You Can't Google
Conversations that blend disciplines and challenge assumptions — the kind that spark strategic insights and genuine breakthroughs.
Time to Think
Step out of your daily whirlwind. Dent offers white space for reflection, reinvention, and fresh perspective on what's next.
Immersive Format
Workshops, adventures, and small-group sessions create powerful interactions — leading to new partnerships, ventures, and friendships.
Our 2026
Speakers
Maria Konnikova
NYT-bestselling author (The Biggest Bluff), psychologist, and professional poker player exploring decision-making under uncertainty.
Julia Ioffe
Journalist and political analyst with deep insight into global affairs. Author of Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia.
David McRaney
Author of How Minds Change and psychology expert known for his work on self-delusion and how belief and persuasion actually work.
Chris Rainier
Photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Fellow & Explorer documenting endangered cultures and languages worldwide.
Deborah Berebichez
Physicist and data scientist — the first Mexican woman to earn a physics PhD from Stanford — and TV host who makes complex science irresistible.
Eric Mead
Sleight-of-hand artist and expert on deception, persuasion, and the psychology of belief — turning the art of magic into a lens on how we're fooled.
Dent Santa Fe 2026 is an intimate gathering by design — a room of people you'd otherwise only meet across a byline or a book jacket.
On stage: Maria Konnikova — New Yorker writer, Harvard-trained psychologist, and WSOP-bracelet poker champion who co-hosts Risky Business with Nate Silver; Julia Ioffe, founding partner of Puck and a 2025 National Book Award finalist for Motherland; David McRaney, whose bestsellers You Are Not So Smart and How Minds Change are required reading on how people actually decide; Deborah Berebichez, the first Mexican woman to earn a physics PhD from Stanford, now a partner leading AI at EY; and Eric Mead, whose sleight of hand earned Penn & Teller: Fool Us' rare praise as “the finest we've seen.”
The audience is just as rare: the CEO whose team rescued Healthcare.gov, the founder who scaled Startup Weekend to 700+ cities, a National Geographic Explorer, and the New York Times–bestselling author of Eve, alongside a few hundred founders, investors, and operators worth sitting next to. It's the kind of company that's hard to assemble — and harder to leave.
Activity Day
Small-group activities and workshops so nobody starts by walking into a room full of strangers.
First-Timer's Dinner
A curated wine-tasting and meal hosted by our sommelier, Greg Kisor — the perfect start to your Dent.
The Dine Around
Speakers and attendees gather for small-group dinners at world-class restaurants across Santa Fe.
We can't wait for you to join us for the best Dent yet.
Discounted pricing through August 18, 2026.
Apply for an invitation- →Access to all Dent 2026 sessions
- →A full day of unique activities
- →Most meals and drinks
- →Discounted host-hotel rates
- →One year of priority access to Dent events
Group discounts available — email [email protected] for details.
Conference worth your time and money — Entrepreneur Magazine
“Dent is more than an event: it is a community of open-minded thought leaders, collaborating on big ideas that will usher in the next wave of technology.”
Jill Heinerth · Underwater Explorer & Author
“I know from experience that the Dent The Future team throws a great event.”
LeVar Burton · American Actor & Director
“Probably the best conference I've ever been to — mostly because of how it fosters a community, coupled with excellent programming.”
Eric Ng · Chief Marketing Officer, Bluebird Kids Health
Getting to Santa Fe
Fly into Albuquerque (ABQ) — about 90 scenic minutes away by shuttle, rental car, or rideshare — or Santa Fe Municipal (SAF), a short taxi from the hotel. Once you arrive, everything is within walking distance of La Fonda.
La Fonda on the Plaza
A historic hotel in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, directly on the Plaza. We've negotiated a special Dent rate — details emailed after you register.
Complimentary high-speed wireless and access to the Relaxation Center — exercise room, outdoor pool, and hot tub. Extend your stay up to three days before and after at the Dent rate, based on availability.
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