Conferences and Events
SAM Conferences and Events:
Week of Excellence
The 2026 DaRud Cup Golf Outing - Tee’d Up by McKinstry
SAM Evening of Excellence - presented by DA Davidson & Dorsey Whitney Law Firm LLP
Delegate Assembly
ELEVATE MT - SAM Administrators Institute: July 27-29, 2026 - Helena
This summer, School Administrators of Montana invites you to step out of the daily grind and into something bigger.
The Elevate MT Leadership Summit is not just the same SAMAI conference you're used to attending. It’s the statewide gathering of leaders shaping Montana’s schools, coming together to recharge, learn, and elevate what’s possible.
We’re thrilled to welcome Principal Baruti Kafele, one of the most respected voices in education today, as our keynote speaker. His message is powerful, practical, and deeply motivating for anyone leading in today’s school environment.
Across the 
week, you’ll experience:
Bold conversations on innovation and leadership
Strategies for operational success and sustainable wellness
Guidance and support from trusted business partners who understand schools
Real connection with colleagues from every corner of Montana
And because leadership should come with a little celebration -
We’re taking it to the streets with a dance party on historic Last Chance Gulch, complete with our local breweries and wine bar, great food, and the kind of Montana summer evening you’ll remember all year.
Plus, a Monday night kick-off event that sets the tone right away: welcoming, energizing, and worth arriving early for.
This is the summit Montana leaders deserve.
Save the dates. Bring your team. Elevate your leadership.
Hotel Blocks are Open and Available - click on each hotel to go to their online booking portal
Doubletree Hilton - Downtown Helena on the Walking Mall - $200
Comfort Suites - 3 miles - near the Northside Shopping District - $169
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Link to Schedule of 2025-26 SAM Conferences and Meetings