Overview
This innovative Summit will align efforts to build a Stronger Valley Economy by Leveraging Post-COVID Business, Workforce & Innovation Trends
About This Event
Join business owners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and economic development professionals from across the San Luis Valley for a day of practical ideas, regional collaboration, and actionable solutions to today's biggest business challenges.
The 2026 San Luis Valley Economic Summit will explore how businesses and communities can thrive by leveraging emerging workforce trends, ethical artificial intelligence, innovation, and strategies for long-term economic resilience in a changing water landscape that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attendees will hear from regional and statewide experts, participate in interactive breakout sessions, connect with business resource organizations, and leave with practical tools, new partnerships, and ideas they can implement immediately.
The event includes keynote presentations, networking opportunities, resource partner exhibits, and hands-on workshops focused on:
Workforce development and talent retention
AI and technology for small businesses
Water, agriculture, and economic adaptation
Access to capital and business resources
Regional economic trends and collaborative solutions
Who Should Attend?
Business owners, entrepreneurs, economic development organizations and stakeholders to the business community of the San Luis Valley.
Meet your host
San Luis Valley SBDC
