Keynote announcedJohn Hajicek
Est. 2026
The Inaugural Gathering
One day. Many voices.
One Restoration.
The Independent Mormon Xchange is a conference that seeks to unify the greater Mormon community through sharing diverse perspectives and engaging in open discussion.
Saturday
21
November 2026
American Fork Junior High School
American Fork, Utah

Keynote Speaker
John Hajicek
Collector and preservationist of Restoration history
We are thrilled to announce that John Hajicek will serve as keynote speaker for the inaugural Independent Mormon Xchange.
A renowned collector and preservationist of early Mormon and Latter Day Saint history, Mr. Hajicek has spent more than 40 years assembling one of the world's most significant private collections of Restoration-era books, manuscripts, artifacts, and first-edition Books of Mormon.
Credited in the Joseph Smith Papers and a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Latter-Day Saint History, he brings an exceptional, firsthand perspective on the people, places, and sacred heritage of the Restoration.
- Collecting since
- 40+ years
- Credited in
- The Joseph Smith Papers
- Contributor
- Encyclopedia of Latter-Day Saint History

An honest pursuit of truth, in common.
What this is
A gathering for the whole Restoration.
We invite believers from any and all branches of Mormonism and the Restoration — particularly those whose focus centers on the Book of Mormon, the ministry of Joseph Smith, and his revelations.
We envision a community of Restoration believers united in faith, respect, and an honest pursuit of truth, despite any differences in belief.
The particulars
- The Format
- General sessions and four breakout tracks
- The day opens and closes together in the main auditorium, with four concurrent breakout tracks midday.
- The Table
- Lunch and dinner, fully catered
- Both meals are provided to every participant, with time built in for the conversations between sessions.
- The Program
- Keynote: John Hajicek
- Breakout presenters and session titles will be published here as they are confirmed.
- Registration
- Opening soon
- Ticket details and the full schedule will be posted on this page.
Questions about the conference? We would be glad to hear from you.
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