Gathering business owners to connect, learn, and grow
Join 1,200+ business owners, Operators, and entrepreneurs
September 15-17, 2026 in Columbia, MO
September 15-17
Columbia, MO
September 15-17 Columbia, MO
What is Main STreet Summit?
Main Street Summit is a 2+ day small business tour de force. We’ve sourced world-class owners and operators who are uniquely equipped to help solve the issues keeping you up at night.
Expert-driven content is delivered in intimate, small group settings; not in cold, cavernous conference rooms. You’ll leave Main Street Summit better equipped to grow your business than ever before.
In 2025, we welcomed over 1,200 owners, operators, and investors to Columbia, MO in early November.
While there's always room for improvement, the feedback has been the best we've ever received. So, we're running it back September 15-17, 2026.
Testimonials
All-In Perk: The ATrium
All-In Pass holders receive access to The Atrium, a luxury experience open throughout the event.
You’ll have all-day access to a full espresso and coffee bar and a wide variety of craft snack options. Endless freshly-made food items prepared to grab and enjoy in the lounge or while on the move. An incredible refreshment station including a fun array of sparkling waters, craft sodas, kombuchas, and teas to keep your energy high.
Live music throughout the days will accompany small-group tastings, workshops, and in The Trenches Q&As with select speakers before or after they present.
The Atrium will offer versatile spaces built for conversation and connecting with fellow attendees and speakers. It’s an immersive space to converse, relax, meet, work, eat, play, and reconvene.
Connect with Speakers
Speaker Q&A in The Trenches
exclusive tastings & activites
food & Drinks
space to converse
build relationships
Main Street Summit is for people who build to meet their people. Tailor your experience, zero in on industry-specific content, and dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you.
We started with a Venture & Startup track in 2024. In 2025, we expanded (by a lot), offering seven tracks helping attendees to navigate the 120+ Speakers, Sessions, and Events happening.
In 2026, we’re building momentum and creating the best speaker lineup yet. Join us September 15-17th in downtown Columbia, MO.
Navigate The Festival
Built for Teams
Main Street Summit is your complete team development solution. We've done 80% of the offsite work for you, so your team can focus on what matters: growing together and growing your business.
Expert-driven content is delivered in intimate, small group settings; not in cold, cavernous conference rooms. We’re laser focused on providing a forum to engage and connect with practitioners who know small business best.
Your team will leave Main Street Summit better equipped to grow your business than ever before.
How it Works
Land and Expand Learning
While your marketing director dives deep into brand strategy, your operations leader masters efficiency frameworks, and your CFO explores growth financing - all happening simultaneously. Your team captures exponentially more knowledge than any individual could alone.
Built-in Team Bonding
Columbia becomes your temporary headquarters. The shared experience creates inside jokes, common language, and the kind of team cohesion that takes months to build in the office. You return home energized as a unified team.
Connections that Scale
This isn't individual relationship building; it's team-to-team connection. Your entire leadership team connects with other leadership teams, fostering deeper and more valuable business partnerships.
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Summit Schedule
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12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pass pick-up at the Depot
Atrium Open
General Store Open
3:00 PM - Questec Factory Tour + Dinner
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - All-In Wine Tasting in The Trenches
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - All-In + Speaker Dinner
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Main Street Summit Welcome Gathering at Logboat Brewing Co.
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7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
The Atrium Open
General Store Open
The Depot Open
Dealonomy Lounge Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Morning Activities for All-In + Speakers
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast Options Open
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Main Stage Sessions at Missouri Theatre
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Main Street Summit Sessions (choose your adventure)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Main Stage Sessions at Missouri Theatre
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Sponsored Happy Hours
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sponsored Dinner Options
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Festival on Park Avenue for Flagship + Speakers!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM -
Late Night Q&A at Star Bar
Mahjong Night at Le Mueller
Poker Night at Six Mile Ordinary
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
The Atrium Open
General Store Open
The Depot Open
Dealonomy Lounge Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Morning Activities for Flagship + Speakers
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast Options Open
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Main Stage Sessions at Missouri Theatre
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Main Street Summit Sessions (choose your adventure)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Main Stage Sessions at Missouri Theatre
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Sponsored Happy Hours
2025 main STage
Interested in joining the lineup?
Are you an industry expert with valuable insights to share? Do you have a wealth of knowledge and experience that could benefit business owners and operators? We’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be considered for the few open spots to speak at MSS. Our team will be in touch with more details.
Gather with the brightest minds in business to solve common problems and forge new connections.
For operators
Get in the weeds with others about the challenges you face operating your business:
People Management, Scaling & Growth, Marketing, eCommerce, Healthcare, Distribution, Logistics, Remote Leadership, Manufacturing, and more
For owners
Share notes with others from the front lines of running a business:
Growth & Scaling, Replacing Yourself as CEO, Leadership, Succession, Legacy, & Family Business, When to Sell, Navigating Due Diligence, Not Burning Out, and more
For investors
Whether you’re just getting started or are adding to the portfolio:
Starting a Holdco, Raising Capital, Navigating Due Diligence, How to Source Deals, Pitfalls to Avoid, and more
For teams
Build relationships with others at every level and learn how to develop skills personally and as a team:
Setting Up Better Systems, Team Workshops, AI Tools, Branding, Marketing, Navigating a Career Path, and more.
