Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus and Sister Kristin M. Yee were named as keynote speakers for the 2026 Utah Area Young Single Adult conference. The event took place August 14–15, 2026, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
The conference theme was Together in Christ. The speaker lineup included Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, Second Counselor in the Young Women’s General Presidency, and Sister Kristin M. Yee, Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency. Other speakers included the Utah Area Presidency and Gayle and Tom Holdman of Holdman Studios.
Sister Spannaus spoke on Friday, August 14, at 10 a.m. on the Main Stage. Gayle and Tom Holdman were scheduled to speak at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 14. Sister Yee was scheduled to speak on Saturday, August 15, at 4:45 p.m. The Utah Area Presidency was scheduled to speak on Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. on the Main Stage.
In addition to the keynote speakers, the conference included interactive workshops, service projects, and social events. Musical performances by Iam Tongi and special guest the King were held during concert sessions from 8–9:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Holdmans, owners of Holdman Studios, have worked on over 150 temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their work includes the Rome Italy Temple and the Paris France Temple. Tom Holdman, who began his career creating stained glass, leads a team of 130 artists. Gayle Holdman is a designer, author, and international public speaker.
The Utah Area Presidency includes President Elder Brian K. Taylor, and counselors Elder John A. McCune and Elder Jorge T. Becerra, along with Area Assistant Elder Thabo Lebethoa. Their stated vision is to Joyfully Gather Israel One by One in Christ.
