INNOVATION

COHORT

Fall 2026

September 29-October 1, 2026
Nashville/Gallatin Area, TN

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE LBM INDUSTRY

September 29-October 1, 2026 | Nashville/Gallatin Area, TN

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: September 29 to October 1, 2026

SESSION LOCATION: Simpson Strong-Tie Training Center (1585 Airport Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066)

HOMEBASE HOTEL: TBD (TBD)

COST: Participants to book their own flights and hotel

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

COMING SOON!

Will start with dinner the 29th and wrap by noon on the 1st

LOOKING AHEAD: FALL 2026 COHORT

Nashville Area: Connect with industry peers in one of the best cities in the country
Meritage Job Site Visits: Combine meaningful learning with real world field exposure
Simpson New State of the Art Fastener Manufacturing Facility and Construction Innovation Lab Tour: Get an inside look at Simpson’s new state of the art fastener manufacturing facility, and a tour of Simpson’s Construction Innovation Lab, bringing together strategy, operations, innovation, and relationship building in a way that will challenge and inspire the group

ACTION STEPS

REGISTER

RSVP to attend and reserve the date on your calendar.

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

Reserve your room at the home base hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town

Backup Hotel Options include:
- Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town: Booking link
- Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town: Booking link

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

BOOK YOUR ROOM!
BOOK FLIGHT

The best airport for flights is Nashville International Airport (BNA).

Please plan to arrive in TN by
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 and depart as you would like after
noon on Thursday, October 1.

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.

Gallatin temperatures during the event are highs in the mid-70s°F to low-80s°F and cooler nights in the upper 50s°F