The Warrior Rising Veteran Entrepreneur Summit 2026 is the premier gathering for veteran business owners, aspiring veteran entrepreneurs, and the organizations and investors that support them. Held June 25–26, 2026 at the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown in Utah, this dynamic two-day summit brings together the fast-growing community of warrior entrepreneurs for education, connection, and acceleration.
Warrior Rising exists on the premise that the skills forged in military service — leadership, discipline, mission focus, team building, and performing under extreme pressure — are exactly the skills that build successful businesses. The Veteran Entrepreneur Summit channels those skills into entrepreneurial excellence, providing veterans with the knowledge, networks, and resources to build businesses that create jobs, serve communities, and honor the warrior spirit.
The summit features keynote presentations from successful veteran entrepreneurs who have built significant companies after service, pitch competitions where veteran startups present to investors and mentors, workshops on business development, funding strategies, marketing, operations, and scaling, and an extensive networking program connecting veterans with each other, with mentors, and with capital sources.
Salt Lake City's thriving business ecosystem and central location provide an ideal hub for this national gathering of warrior entrepreneurs. Utah has emerged as one of America's most dynamic startup environments, and the city's welcoming culture and stunning mountain backdrop create an inspiring setting for entrepreneurial ambition.
The Warrior Rising Summit is open to all veterans with entrepreneurial interests — from those with a business idea on a napkin to established veteran business owners seeking growth capital and strategic connections. Come ready to build, connect, and continue the mission in the civilian marketplace.
