September 15-17, 2026
Columbia, MO
The Small Business Conference
Join small business owners, operators, and investors from across the Country to discover practical strategies for growth, leadership, and building businesses that last.
Conference Festival Built for the SMB Community
What is Main Street Summit?
We’re a 3 day festival-style small business event bringing 1,200+ folks together in Columbia.
Why Attend?
Get ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, successful operators, and investors who are shaping the future of small business across various industries.
See What’s Next for the Small Business Community
Discover the strategies, technologies, and market shifts that will define success in 2026 and beyond. Then apply them to your business to unlock new growth.
Learn about the Trends Impacting Small Business
Make New Connections and Build new Relationships
Connect with 1,200+ fellow owners, operators, and investors who understand your challenges and can become your next partner, customer, or mentor.
Passes
Classic Pass
$1,000
$1,500 Retail
Increasing to $1,250 on May 1st
Classic Pass gets you full access to all of the sessions across the various downtown Columbia venues. Plus, you’ll have access to the all-new Classic lounge.
✔ Access to all programming & sessions
✔ Access to Main Stage Sessions
✔ Access to the all-new Classic Lounge
✘ Access to the Atrium
✘ Invites to Field Trips
✘ Priority access to sessions
All-In Pass
$5,000
$6,000 Retail
Increasing to $5,500 on May 1st
All-In Pass is All-Inclusive. It includes everything in Classic, plus access to the Atrium, Field Trip experiences, and exclusive invitations to on-site events.
✔ Full access to all programming
✔ Priority access to book sessions
✔ Full access to the Atrium (free meals, coffee, drinks, and other refreshments)
✔ Special invites to the all-new Field Trips
✔ Special invites to Curated Lunches
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
2026 Speakers
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Peter Mallouck
President & CEO of Creative Planning, who grew the firm from $30M to $350B+ in assets and just purchased majority ownership of Sporting KC in a record-breaking $700M deal
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Sassie Duggleby
Co-Founder & CEO of Venus Aerospace, building rocket engines that could fly you from San Francisco to Tokyo in under two hours
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Kanyi Maqubela
Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures who backed Reddit, Upstart, and Coinbase before their IPOs
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Dupree Scovell
Third-generation CEO of Woodbine Development, the $7 billion real estate firm behind iconic hotels like The Driskill and Hotel Emma
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Shane Parrish
Former spy turned Wall Street influencer, whose million-subscriber Farnam Street newsletter and NYT bestseller teach decision-making to Fortune 500 CEOs
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John Linehan
President of Irresistible Foods Group, the portfolio company behind King's Hawaiian, Grillo's Pickles, and Killer Brownie—brands that grew from family recipes to $500M+ businesses under his leadership
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Todd Peterson
Former NFL kicker turned serial entrepreneur who co-founded a $160M Bible translation alliance and owns multiple small businesses
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More Speakers Coming...
We're bringing in operators and builders who've done the work — not just talked about it. More speaker annoucements coming soon!
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Do you know someone who would be a great addition to our speaker lineup? Nominate a speaker by filling out the form below.
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Summit AGenda
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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
Partner with Us
We’re avoiding the traditional business expo feel and instead cultivating opportunities for authentic interactions between attendees and sponsors.
On Main Street, lasting relationships and community are built through real moments, conversations, meals, coffeehouse meet-ups, and Happy Hours. We want to work with you to craft a brand experience that targets your top priority.
Past Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
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Main Street Summit 2026 takes place September 15-17, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri. All sessions and events are held in downtown Columbia within walking distance of hotels and restaurants.
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Main Street Summit is designed for small business owners, operators, and investors across seven industry tracks. Whether you're running a $2M business or a $50M business, if you're building, buying, or investing in small businesses, this event is for you.
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Absolutely. Many attendees bring key team members to maximize learning and ensure everyone is aligned on new strategies and insights. Email team@mainstreetsummit.com to learn more about Team Pass Packages.
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We recommend staying in downtown Columbia for easy access to all venues. Hotel details and special rates will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event.
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Email us at team@mainstreetsummit.com and we'll get back to you shortly!
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