Ivory Innovation Summit
Written by Buckner Marketing Team
Affordable Housing Solutions at the Ivory Innovation Summit
On Wednesday, October 29th, we had the privilege of joining fellow leaders, innovators, and housing advocates at the Ivory Innovation Summit at the University of Utah, where the day was dedicated to exploring bold ideas capable of reshaping the future of attainable housing across the country. This annual gathering, hosted by Ivory Innovations, a remarkable nonprofit center housed within the David Eccles School of Business, continues to shine a light on high-impact solutions designed to strengthen communities by advancing housing affordability nationwide.
Ivory Innovations plays a uniquely influential role within the housing ecosystem because it serves simultaneously as an academic center and an operating foundation, creating a bridge between research and real-world implementation that accelerates insight into action and fosters collaboration among sectors that typically operate in separate lanes. By elevating groundbreaking ideas, supporting entrepreneurs, and contributing directly to affordable housing development in Utah, the organization has become a driving force in expanding access to safe, stable, and attainable homes for individuals and families who need them most.
This year, we were especially proud to participate in the Summit alongside our outstanding partners at Auto-Owners Insurance, whose commitment to community resilience and industry innovation continues to strengthen the shared mission we strive to advance. Auto-Owners has repeatedly demonstrated what it means to invest in solutions that matter, and their ongoing partnership helps make events like the Ivory Innovation Summit not only possible, but deeply impactful for the organizations and leaders who attend.
Our sponsorship of this year’s Summit reflects Buckner’s belief that solving the housing affordability crisis requires collective investment, cross-disciplinary cooperation, and a willingness to rethink conventional approaches in order to create long-term, scalable change. By supporting organizations like Ivory Innovations and partnering with companies such as Auto-Owners Insurance, we are helping champion the types of initiatives that move communities forward and open pathways to meaningful progress.
We extend our sincere thanks to Auto-Owners Insurance for their continued partnership and to Ivory Innovations for curating a space that challenges, inspires, and unites those working to make attainable housing a reality for all. We look forward to supporting the advancements that emerge from this year’s Summit and to continuing our work alongside leaders who share this critical mission.