Harold Rogers

The 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is inviting individuals from across the region to help shape the future of Eastern Kentucky by participating in this year's Summit, Oct. 7–9 in Corbin, according to a statement from Shaping Our Appalachian Region. Centered around the theme Building Eastern Kentucky. Together., this year's summit will place a greater emphasis on local voices, practical solutions, meaningful connections and opportunities for participation, the statement said. "Across Eastern Kentucky, people are creating opportunities, solving problems, and making a difference in their communities every day," said Dr. Reed Adkins, executive director of SOAR. "The summit is an opportunity to bring those voices together, learn from one another, and build partnerships that help move our region forward." The summit will feature workshops, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, the return of TenTalks and the EKY Experience, an immersive showcase of innovation, talent, culture and opportunity across the region, the statement said. The event will conclude on Oct. 9, with the Principal Officer Plenary Session, presented by the University of the Cumberlands, at the Corbin Arena. The session will feature SOAR Co-Principal Officer U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Gov. Andy Beshear, who has been invited to participate, the statement said. Registration is now open at, soar-ky.org/summit26/ . Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Summit Eastern Kentucky Coalfield Physiographic Divisions Topography Geographical Superlatives Geomorphology Vertical Position Slope Landforms Highpointing Mountain Geomorphology Mountains Mountain Names Vertical Superlatives Summits Highest Points Highest Things Peak Bagging Oronyms Recommended for you Latest News Blackcats win two of first three matches Poll: Wisconsin opposition to data centers continues to grow Google agrees to stop hyphenating a tiny town’s name Real flowers swapped for plastic ones to save water during drought Beavers born at park for first time in 500 years Study finds low-carb ‘keto’ diet has more benefits than other options Mysterious ‘big cat’ captured prowling near trout fishery Prestonsburg Passage trailhead named in honor of local businessman, exercise enthusiast Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented Articles Police say Floyd man fled on stolen motorcycle Blackcats upend Bobcats in season opener Progress reports at Floyd Fiscal Court Filings allege case against man accused of killing Amber Spradlin becoming 'dimmer'; prosecution remains confident Garrett man charged with fentanyl trafficking PSC issues order to investigate the affordability of electric and natural gas utility service in Kentucky Former Floyd County Conservation District official indicted on abuse of public trust charge Wayland Homecoming, Heritage Festival scheduled for Sept. 5 Floyd County upcoming events set in motion Obituaries August 25, 2026 Images Videos Commented Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Stocks Market Data by TradingView