To remain competitive in the next economy, the United States must expand its innovation footprint and capitalize on the untapped talent, technology, and infrastructure across America.

Under the auspices of the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers, the Council on Competitiveness has launched, “Competitiveness Conversations Across America”: a series of regional summits and fora in all corners of the United States to uncover local best practices in amplifying innovation capacity and capability, and to elevate and deploy these practices to national attention.

The Mountain West Competitiveness Conversation will focus on the region’s emergence as a global innovation leader, specifically exploring its success in semiconductors, clean energy, advanced nuclear, and cybersecurity. Leadership panels will discuss strategies for accelerating innovation, boosting competitiveness, and fostering prosperity and security in the Mountain West and the United States. 

August 6-8, 2024

Tuesday, August 6 - Boise Train Depot (2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706)*

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MT:                  Networking Reception and Registration

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MT:                  Competitiveness Conversation Dinner

Wednesday, August 7 - Stueckle Sky Center (1200 W University Dr., Boise, ID 83706)

7:30 am - 8:30 am MT:                 Breakfast and Networking

8:30 am - 12:15 pm MT:                Competitiveness Conversation Programming

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm MT:                 Lunch

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm MT:                  Competitiveness Conversation Programming

2:45 pm - 5:00 pm MT:                 Regional Competitiveness Tour

Thursday, August 8 - Stueckle Sky Center

7:30 am - 8:30 am MT:                  Breakfast and Networking

8:30 am - 11:15 am MT:                 Competitiveness Conversation, Day 2

*Reception and dinner capacity limited to first 150 Conversation registrants.