About the Event
This year’s event theme will build upon last year’s theme, Raising Rural: A Fair Chance for a Good Life, which will explore creative and cooperative action around three strands: community, agency, and creativity.
Community
How can rural living be economically prosperous and environmentally sustainable?
Agency
How can rural learning advance self determination and inclusive opportunity?
Creativity
How can rural partnering respect community identity and generate creative responses to mutual challenges?
What to Expect
Two days of in-person learning
24/7 access to on-demand learning
100+ learning sessions (live and pre-recorded)
In-person and virtual networking opportunities
Opportunities to earn contact hours
Meaningful Connection Opportunities
Whether you're an in-person or virtual attendee, we know you want meaningful opportunities to connect with speakers, exhibitors, and other attendees. That's why we've designed several new event features that help increase engagement and communication for all attendees.
Livestreamed General Sessions
All general sessions, including keynote sessions, panel discussions, and the award ceremony will be livestreamed in real time.
In-Person and Virtual Exhibits
We are excited to host exhibitors in-person at this year's conference. Most of our exhibitors will also have a virtual booth and offer the opportunity to schedule one-on-one or small group sessions virtually.
Surprise and Delight Features
Everyone likes a gift and we have a few creative and fun ideas up our sleeves for in-person and virtual attendees.
New for 2022
Early Registration and Welcome Party
Wednesday, October 19, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Join us on Wednesday evening to grab your registration materials, have a few snacks and drinks, listen to music, connect with exhibitors, and meet other conference attendees! Experience the fun, energy, and excitement before the official conference begins.