2026 Mountain Meat Summit

Join the Mountain Meat Summit for tours, workshops and panels to build value-added products, pricing, safety skills and connections.
About this Event

Join us in Fort Collins, Colorado for the third annual Mountain Meat Summit to build connections, advance market opportunities, and support collective skills development and learning across many segments of the Rocky Mountain Region’s meat supply chain.

This conference is geared toward meat processors and ranchers, chefs, butchers, and industry leaders looking for networking, hands-on training, and technical and business assistance.

Learn more here: https://meatsummits.com/mtsummit-2026/

DAY 1

🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tours: Make sure to add a tour to your ticket selection.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Finding Opportunities in Your Market - Market Analysis & Producer Panel
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Risk Versus Reward – Smart Steps for Product Development
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
New Product Expo

Info: Explore the newest innovations in meat-based foods, pet products, and wellness items from regional producers and entrepreneurs. The New Product Expo showcases emerging products and ideas, with participants receiving feedback from industry judges and attendees. Whether products are market-ready or still in development, the Expo offers a chance to discover new offerings, connect with innovators, and celebrate creativity in value-added meat products.

DAY 2

🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration Opens
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome and Plenary
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Educational Session 1
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Breakout Educational Session 2
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Breakout Educational Session 3
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Breakout Education Session 4
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Curbside Consulting
🕑: 04:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking Session