# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join rail industry leaders, elected officials, transportation professionals, manufacturers, tourism advocates, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders from across the Greater Northwest for three days of discussions focused on the future of passenger and freight rail.
Together, we'll explore how rail investments can strengthen commerce, expand mobility, create jobs, support tourism, and connect communities throughout Montana and the region.

What to  Expect
✅Industry-leading speakers and panel discussions
✅Updates on the Big Sky North Coast Corridor
✅Freight and Passenger Rail development conversations
✅Rail workforce and economic development conversations
✅Public-Private Partnership Discussions
✅Networking Receptions and Banquet Events
✅BSPRA Annual Conference and Board Meeting

Key Event Highlights:

Tuesday, August 25
• BSPRA Board Meeting (Open to All) – 11:00 AM
• Opening Lunch – 12:30 PM
• Summit Sessions – 1:00–4:00 PM
• Opening Reception – 4:00–6:00 PM - Montana State Capitol Rotunda

Wednesday, August 26
• Full Day of Summit Sessions – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Regional Passenger & Freight Rail Updates
• Workforce, Tourism, and Infrastructure Discussions
• Banquet & Founders Award – 6:00–8:00 PM - Montana Heritage Center

Thursday, August 27
• Breakfast & Welcome – 8:00 AM
• Morning Summit Sessions – 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Public-Private Partnership and Regional Collaboration Discussions

?Host Hotels

Great Northern Best Western - 835 Great Northern Boulevard, Helena, MT 59601

Delta Colonial - 2301 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT 59601

?️Register Today!
Additional speakers, session details, and conference updates will be announced soon. Be sure to follow this event page for the latest information. 

Co-Hosted by
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA)
PNWER Regional Infrastructure Accelerator

We look forward to welcoming you to Helena for this important conversation about the future of rail transportation across the Greater Northwest.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helena/greater-northwest-summit-and-bspra-annual-conference/200030214585618
- **Event Categories**: Business, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Helena
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601-4514, United States
- **lat**: 46.5865
- **long**: -112.01599
- **full address**: 225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601-4514, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference being held?
  - **A:** Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601-4514, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference?
  - **A:** Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference is organized by Big Sky Passenger Rail.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Greater Northwest Summit & BSPRA Annual Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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