SOAR Summit 2026
Appalachia's premier event where leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, employers, policymakers, students, and community champions from Eastern Kentucky gather to build together.
The Corbin Arena and the Corbin Center, Corbin, Kentucky
- Dates
- October 7–9, 2026
- Venue
- The Corbin Arena and the Corbin Center, Corbin, Kentucky
- Attendance
- 1,200+ attendees
TL;DR
- SOAR Summit 2026 runs October 7–9 at The Corbin Arena and the Corbin Center in Corbin, Kentucky.
- The event brings together over 1,200 leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, employers, policymakers, students, and community champions from across Eastern Kentucky.
- Programming includes the EKY Experience interactive showcase, TenTalk storytelling sessions, and FOCUS Sessions participant-driven workshops.
About
SOAR Summit is Appalachia's premier event where people doing work across Eastern Kentucky come to build together, sharing real solutions and driving progress. The event is organized by SOAR with major regional sponsors including Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Appalachian Wireless, the Appalachian Regional Commission, KCTCS, and University of the Cumberlands.
Who you'll find in the room
Leaders
Business, nonprofit, and government leaders from Eastern Kentucky
Entrepreneurs
Founders and small business owners
Educators
K-12 and higher education professionals
Employers
Human resources and talent leaders
Policymakers
State and local government officials
Students
College and emerging professionals
Community Champions
Civic and nonprofit sector leaders
Partners on record
5 listedVenue & travel
Venue
The Corbin Arena and the Corbin Center,Getting there
Located in Corbin, Kentucky, in the heart of Eastern Kentucky's development corridor.
Questions people ask
8 answeredSOAR Summit 2026 runs October 7–9, 2026.
SOAR Summit takes place at The Corbin Arena and the Corbin Center in Corbin, Kentucky.
SOAR Summit 2026 draws over 1,200 attendees.
The summit convenes leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, employers, policymakers, students, and community champions from Eastern Kentucky.
The EKY Experience is an interactive showcase presented by Appalachian Regional Healthcare featuring entrepreneurs, innovators, small businesses, community organizations, and partners shaping Eastern Kentucky's future.
TenTalk is a fast-paced storytelling experience presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission where speakers share two slides, their passion, and a message that matters.
SOAR Summit offers value for leaders and professionals focused on Eastern Kentucky's economic and community development. Attendance makes sense if regional stakeholder connection and collaborative problem-solving align with your priorities.
Business casual attire is appropriate for most regional professional conferences. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code, so opt for professional clothing suitable for networking and conference sessions.
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