CoBuild Montana Summit
Tuesday, October 20 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 · University of Montana, Missoula
The CoBuild Montana Summit brings founders, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, economic developers, and community leaders from across the state to the University of Montana for three days focused on building values-based businesses and ventures that solve real Montana challenges.
This year’s focus areas include employee ownership, affordable housing, entrepreneurship, food systems, rural health, biocarbon, and energy, with Tribal perspectives woven throughout. Confirmed voices include World Bank consultant and bestselling author Elizabeth MacBride, UM professor and MTPR host Justin Angle, and Old Salt Co-op CEO Cole Mannix.
Mission West is helping guide sessions on cooperative and community investment, food systems, and energy. Early bird registration ends September 16.
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