EKY Ecosystem Convening
EKY Ecosystem Convening
Connect with ecosystem partners supporting entrepreneurs across Eastern Kentucky.
Date: May 12th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET
Location: Morehead, Kentucky | Room 325 in Adron Doran University Center, Morehead State University
Sponsored by: SOAR Innovation
Why This Convening Matters
SOAR Innovation is bringing together organizations from across Eastern Kentucky that support entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The EKY Ecosystem Convening creates one shared space to connect with ecosystem partners, share programs and resources, strengthen referral pathways, and explore opportunities to collaborate across the region.
What to Expect
This half-day convening will focus on connection, coordination, and collaboration between the organizations supporting entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky.
Participants will have opportunities to:
- Meet ecosystem partners from across the region
- Share programs, services, and resources
- Strengthen referral pathways between organizations
- Identify opportunities to collaborate
Who Should Attend?
This convening is designed for organizations that support entrepreneurship and small business development across Eastern Kentucky, including:
- Entrepreneur support organizations
- Economic development professionals
- Small Business Development Center advisors
- Universities and community colleges
- Workforce development organizations
- Community development partners
- Community lenders and capital partners
- Chambers of commerce
- Startup mentors, advisors, and ecosystem connectors
Organizations across Eastern Kentucky are working toward the same goal: helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
The EKY Ecosystem Convening is an opportunity to strengthen connections, coordinate efforts, and build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region.
Register to attend the EKY Ecosystem Convening, presented by SOAR Innovation.
