2026 SOAR Summit Early Bird Registration | Save Through August 15
Register Early. Save Your Spot. Shape What’s Next.
Join more than 1,200 leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, employers, policymakers, students, and community champions October 7-9 in Corbin for the 2026 SOAR Summit, Appalachia’s premier gathering focused on the future of Eastern Kentucky.
For a limited time, Early Bird Registration is just $150 through August 15.
One registration gives you full access everything the Summit has to offer: 2 full days of learning, networking, collaboration, and inspiration alongside the people driving progress across the region.
Event Details
Event: 2026 SOAR Summit
Dates: October 7-9, 2026
Location: Corbin, Kentucky
Early Bird Deadline: August 15, 2026
Early Bird Price: $150
Get Early Bird Registration Now
Why Register Early?
The SOAR Summit brings together the people who are creating opportunity across Eastern Kentucky. Whether you’re growing a business, leading a community, supporting workforce development, or looking for new partnerships, you’ll find the conversations and connections that matter.
Lock in the Early Bird rate before August 15 and save while securing your place at one of Appalachia’s most anticipated events.
Your All-Access Registration Includes
Your registration provides access to the full Summit experience, including:
- SOAR Inspires Awards, presented by KCTCS
- Principal Officer Plenary Session, presented by the University of the Cumberlands
- FOCUS Breakout Sessions and Workshops
- TenTalks
- EKY Experience Expo Hall
- SOAR Summit Reception
- Thursday breakfast and lunch
One registration. Three days. Countless opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Join More Than 1,200 Changemakers
Every year, the SOAR Summit brings together people from across Eastern Kentucky and Appalachia who are committed to building stronger communities and expanding opportunity.
You’ll meet:
- Business and industry leaders
- Entrepreneurs and innovators
- Educators and students
- Workforce and economic development professionals
- Community organizations
- Government and policy leaders
- Investors, partners, and nonprofit organizations
Whether you’re attending for new ideas, valuable connections, or practical solutions, you’ll leave with relationships and inspiration that continue long after the Summit ends.
Don’t Miss the Early Bird Deadline
The $150 Early Bird registration rate ends August 15.
After that date, registration prices increase.
Reserve your seat today and be part of the conversations shaping the future of Eastern Kentucky.