Bringing You Home for SOAR Summit 2026
For years, many Eastern Kentuckians felt they had to leave home to build a future
to find a career, start a business, or pursue new ideas. Today, that is changing.
Across the region, employers are hiring locally, students are connecting to real career pathways,
and entrepreneurs are launching companies that serve communities right here.
Opportunity is no longer something you have to go somewhere else to find. It’s being built in Eastern Kentucky.
The 2026 SOAR Summit is where that progress comes together.
This premier Appalachian Networking event is designed for everyone:
- Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs
- Community & Economic Development Advocates
- Educators & Workforce Development Experts
- Tech & Innovation Enthusiasts
- Local Government Officials
- Students & Aspiring Creators
Special Thanks to Our 2025 Summit Sponsors:
Last Year’s Summit – By The Numbers
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States
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Kentucky Communities
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Kentucky Counties
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KY Appalachian Counties
What You Have to Look Forward To
The SOAR Summit Wouldn’t Be Possible Without
Our Corporate Partners
