INDIEConfab goes to Jackson, WY!

Mark your calendars! ILC’s summer INDIEConfab will be on June 23rd & 24th. You won’t want to miss this one.

Our Confab series explores different cities and their unique hospitality scenes and communities. Through immersion, participation, and conversations, you’ll see how hospitality thrives in our host city. This time: Jackson, WY!

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Pre-Event Fun: Monday 6/22

Settle in for a true Jackson tradition. Every Monday night, musicians from near and far gather at Dornan’s in Moose, WY for the Jackson Hole Hootenanny—an evening of live, acoustic music set against the breathtaking backdrop of Grand Teton National Park.

Known locally as “The Hoot,” this free event celebrates the spirit of the West with foot-tapping folk, bluegrass, and country tunes performed by seasoned locals and traveling troubadours alike.

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and let the mountain music carry you into the evening.

Location: Dornan's Spur Ranch Saloon (Moose, WY) — just a few miles from the Anvil Hotel

Time: Every Monday night from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Cost: FREE!

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We are so excited to host with The Virginian Lodge!

Where Western Charm Meets Modern Adventure 

The Virginian Lodge, An Outbound Hotel, where the ultimate Jackson Hole experience awaits. Surrounded by the wide open spaces of Jackson Hole, our retro-inspired Wyoming lodge has everything you need for memory-making: spacious rooms, a lively saloon, all-season pool, and cozy firepits for winding down after a day of exploration.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
 Immersive Experience  
1:30 PM - 1:45 PMMeet in the Lobby of the Virginian Lodge  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMTour of Trailborn Jackson Hole   
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMGuided Tour of Jackson Hole Public Art  
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMWelcome Cocktails at Alpine House  
4:05 PM - 4:35 PMRound Table: Renovating ResponsiblyRebecca Ruf, Center for Responsible Hospitality
JoAnna Abrams, MindClick, Inc.		Rebecca Ruf JoAnna Abrams
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
 Confab Content Hosted at The Virginian Lodge  
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast  
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMRound Table Workshop: The VibeClay Bassford, Bespoke Sound
Bridget Russo, Outbound Hotels		Clay Bassford Bridget Russo
10:00 AM - 10:10 AMWelcome RemarksAndrew Benioff, Independent Lodging Congress
Erik Warner, Eagle Point Hotel Partners		Andrew Benioff Erik Warner
10:15 AM - 10:50 AMThe Civic RealityCrista Valentino, Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism
Chip Jenkins, Grand Teton National Park
Darin Westby, State of Wyoming
Jeremy Barnum, Jackson Hole Airport		Crista Valentino Chip Jenkins Darin Westby Jeremy Barnum
10:55 AM - 11:20 AMThe DataTom Foley, InntopiaTom Foley
11:25 AM - 12:00 PMThe OperatorMichael Everett, CoralTree Hospitality
Bart Knaggs, New Waterloo
Ernest Lee, EOS Hospitality
Paul Devitt, Aparium Hotel Group		Michael Everett Bart Knaggs Ernest Lee Paul Devitt
12:00 PM - 1:15 PMLUNCH  
1:15 PM - 1:50 PMThe PlateGavin Fine, Fine Dining Restaurant Group
Chef Remle Colestock, Glorietta Trattoria
Rafe Rivers, The Clear Creek Group
Scott Steen, Slow Food in the Tetons		Gavin Fine Chef Remle Colestock Rafe Rivers Scott Steen
1:55 PM - 2:25 PMThe SystemDoug Smith, PhD, Senior Wildlife BiologistDoug Smith, PhD
2:30 PM - 2:55 PMBREAK  
3:00 PM - 3:35 PMThe CapitalJay Schulte, KWC Management
Peter Lawton, Bank of Jackson Hole
Spencer Marsden, Clementine Investments
Stan Kozlowski, CooperWynn Capital		Jay Schulte Peter Lawton Spencer Marsden Stan Kozlowski
3:40 PM - 4:05 PMThe BrandSteve Jones, Teton Gravity ResearchSteve Jones
4:10 PM - 4:40 PMThe Story TellerKit DesLauriers
Conrad Anker		Kit DesLauriers Conrad Anker
4:45 PM - 5:00 PMClosing RemarksAndrew Benioff, Independent Lodging Congress
Erik Warner, Eagle Point Hotel Partners		Andrew Benioff Erik Warner
5:00 PM - 6:30 PMImbibe & Vibe