Vermont Solutions Summit: Turning Strategy Into Action

Presented by Heritage Family Credit Union
September 10, 2026 | Hotel Champlain, Burlington

The Vermont Solutions Summit brings together business, state, and municipal leaders to turn strategy into action. Grounded in the Vermont Economic Action Plan, this event focuses on solutions for workforce growth, housing expansion, and community revitalization. Attendees will explore the foundations of the Economic Action Plan and hear from other communities and businesses at various stages of implementation. Through expert insights and break-out sessions, attendees will develop scalable, actionable strategies to build a more affordable, prosperous Vermont.

The Solutions Summit is more than just a conference; it’s a solutions-driven gathering focused on harnessing innovative ideas and technology to tackle the most pressing issues facing Vermont businesses. This year’s sessions will explore a range of critical topics around workforce development, including strengthening the link between education and employment, employee retention and recruitment, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, and understanding Vermont policies and legislation impacting our businesses.

Join the Vermont Chamber for this transformative event and be a part of shaping the future of work in Vermont.

What to Expect

Event Overview

This year’s program will focus on key issues shaping Vermont’s economy and business climate.

Sessions include Beyond Adoption: How Customized AI Creates Competitive Advantage and Solutions Rapid Fire Sessions, featuring discussions on Vermont’s Workforce in Motion, the growing needs for training and recruiting, workforce housing, and affordability.

The agenda also includes Higher Education as an Engine of Economic Growth: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow and the Citizen of the Year Awards Lunch.

Attendees will hear from the Vermont Futures Project during Vermont’s Competitive Edge: A Blueprint for Vermont’s Future, including a discussion on positioning Vermont’s evolving challenges as part of the solution.

The day concludes with a Vermont Legislative Roundtable and wrap-up remarks.