
10 minutes, 2 slides, and you
The 2023 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, will feature TenTalk.
This allows individuals to discuss important topics and ideas that can move our region forward — all from the main stage inside the Corbin Arena.
If you’ve ever wanted to speak at a SOAR Summit, this is your chance. The deadline to apply is August 21.


The 2023 SOAR Summit returns to Corbin
The 2023 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, will return to the Corbin Arena. Stay tuned for information on Early Bird registration and Exhibit Hall registration.
Corbin was the host city of the 2021 SOAR Summit.
SOAR Summit attracts more than 1,400 in Pikeville
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returned to Pikeville on October 19-20 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena.
Appalachia’s Premier Event delivered once again with more than 100 exhibitors and attendees from 60 Kentucky counties and 15 states.

2022 Summit By The Numbers
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Focus Summit sells out in Hazard
Our Focus Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation is in the books. And it was a sellout!
The Focus Summit, by Kentucky Power and KY Innovation, attracted more than 320 people to Hazard, the Queen City of Eastern Kentucky.
Here is a replay of our plenary sessions from Hazard Community and Technical College’s First Federal Center.
SOAR Mini Summit attracts more than 650 attendees
Our first-ever Mini Summit is in the books!
The Mini Summit, presented by Kentucky Power, attracted more than 650 people from six states, 48 Kentucky counties, and 32 of Kentucky’s 54 Appalachian counties.
Here is a replay of our plenary session from the Paramount Arts Center.
The 2021 SOAR Summit was record breaking
Hosted for the first time ever by the city of Corbin, KY — and returning to an in-person format — 2021’s event was one for the history books.
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Re-watch the 2021 event
The 2021 SOAR Summit brought together local residents and businesses, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and other change agents across Appalachia. It focused on issues and activities important to our region including broadband, grants, workforce opportunities, and entrepreneurship.











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