INNOVATION

COHORT

2026

February 24-26, 2026
Phoenix/Scottsdale Area, AZ

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE LBM INDUSTRY

February 24-26, 2026 | Phoenix/Scottsdale Area, AZ

Join Our Innovation Cohort to Explore Emerging Technologies
and Drive Industry Growth

Are you ready to move the lumber and building materials industry forward? A dynamic new cohort of independent lumber dealers is forming and bringing together forward-thinking professionals like you to:

SHARE IDEAS: Connect with peers, discuss challenges, and brainstorm innovative solutions.

LOOK OUTSIDE THE BOX: Explore successful strategies and technologies from other industries.

ADAPT & ADOPT: Discover and implement new and emerging technologies relevant to our sector.

STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE: Position your business for long-term success in a rapidly evolving landscape.

DETAILS

WHO: Hand-selected industry leaders

WHEN: February 24 to 26, 2026

LOCATION: Simpson Strong-Tie Training Center (154 S Kyrene Road, Chandler, AZ 85226)

HOTEL: TBD (More Info Soon!)

COST: Participants to book their own flights and hotel

TENTATIVE AGENDA: Schedule subject to change. Transportation will be provided between the hotel and training center.

  • February 24th:

    • By 4:00PM MST: Arrive at Hotel

    • 5:00PM: Meet in Hotel Lobby for a group networking & dinner

      • Post Dinner Recommendations

        • Coming soon!

  • February 25th:

    • 7:30AM: Breakfast at hotel

    • 8:30AM: Travel to Training Center (Meet in Hotel Lobby)

    • 9:00AM: Cohort Sessions

    • 12:00PM: Lunch

    • 1:00PM: Cohort Sessions

    • 5:00PM: Travel to Hotel

    • 6:00PM: Dinner

  • February 26th:

    • 7:30AM: Breakfast at hotel

    • 8:30AM: Travel to Training Center (Meet in Hotel Lobby)

    • 9:00AM: Cohort Sessions

    • 12:00PM: To-go Lunch

    • Depart

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded leaders and peers who are committed to pushing our industry forward

  • Innovation Cohort Vision: Align on shared goals and structure for driving meaningful change across the industry

  • Collaborative Roundtables: Dive into real-world questions like What’s Stuck? What’s Working? What Bold Moves Can We Make? and share best practices

ACTION STEPS

  • REGISTER

    Register to attend and reserve the date on your calendar.

    REGISTRATION OPEN!

    Can’t attend? Don’t worry, we’ll have more cohorts in the future!

    REGISTER HERE

  • BOOK HOTEL

    Reserve your room at the Hotel (TBD - More info coming soon!)

    Attendees cover hotel fees on their own. Shuttles and transportation will be provided for the group.

  • BOOK FLIGHT

    The best airport for flights is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX).

    Please plan to arrive in Scottsdale by
    4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24 and depart as you would like after
    noon on Thursday, February 26.

    Attendees cover flight fees on their own.

  • GET COHORT READY!

    Pack your bag and get ready to engage!

    Dress code is business casual during the day and business/dressy for dinners.

    Scottsdale temperatures during the event are highs in the 70s°F and cooler nights in the 40s-50s°F

QUESTIONS: Email sunny@dakotacountylumber.com with questions or to set up a time for a call to learn more