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Thank you for attending the 2024 SOAR Summit!
The 2024 SOAR Summit was a fantastic success, drawing over 1,200 attendees, 100 exhibitors, 80+ speakers, and featuring 32 engaging sessions. Held in the heart of beautiful downtown Pikeville, KY, at The Appalachian Wireless Arena and the University of Pikeville, the event showcased the vibrant spirit of Eastern Kentucky. A special thanks to our presenting partners, Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, for their vital support in making this event possible. We were thrilled with the overwhelming community participation and are especially pleased with the valuable insights and content our friends from across Eastern Kentucky took back to strengthen their communities. Let’s continue to grow and uplift Eastern Kentucky together, and we can’t wait to see you at the SOAR Summit 2025!
2024 Summit By The Numbers
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2024 Daily Summit Recaps
Day 1 – October 16th, 2024
Day 2 – October 17th, 2024
Day 3 – October 18th, 2024
2024 Featured Speakers
Congressman Hal Rogers
U.S. Congressman, KY 5th District
Andy Beshear
63rd Governor of Kentucky
Gayle Conelly Manchin
Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission
Kimberly S. McCann
Executive Board Member, SOAR
Robert J. Schena
Chairman, CEO & Co-founder, Rajant Corporation
Nate Morris
Chairman and CEO, Morris Industries
Jane Brady Knight
Executive Director, Craft Philanthropy
Elmer Whitaker
CEO, Whitaker Bank
Dr. Burton Webb
President, University of Pikeville
2024 SOAR Summit Focused Tracks
2024 SOAR SUMMIT Sponsors
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