2026 SOAR Summit
About this Event
2026 SOAR Summit | Building Eastern Kentucky. Together.
October 7–9, 2026 | Corbin, Kentucky
Appalachia’s Premier Event
The SOAR Summit is more than a conference. It is a gathering of people who believe in the future of Appalachia and are actively building it.
Each year, leaders from across Eastern Kentucky and beyond come together to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, showcase innovation, and create real opportunities for communities across the region. From workforce development and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, tourism, infrastructure, and economic growth, the Summit brings together the people doing the work and driving momentum forward.
The 2026 SOAR Summit represents a renewed focus on connection, collaboration, and practical impact.
This year’s Summit will feature:
- Engaging keynote speakers and regional leaders
- Interactive breakout sessions and hands-on workshops
- The EKY Experience Expo Hall showcasing innovation, industry, and opportunity
- Networking opportunities designed to create meaningful connections
- Conversations centered on what is working in Appalachia and how communities can build on that success
The Summit is intentionally designed to elevate local voices, highlight real solutions, and create experiences that are actionable, energizing, and community-centered.
Whether you are a business leader, educator, entrepreneur, student, elected official, nonprofit professional, workforce practitioner, healthcare leader, or community advocate, the SOAR Summit is where Appalachia comes together to shape what’s next.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 150.00 to USD 200.00
