Make plans to attend the annual KAED Collaboration Conference.

This year's event will be held in Somerset, Kentucky on April 23 - 25.

Conference Agenda

Preliminary Agenda

Tuesday, April 23 - Somerset, KY

PRECONFERENCE EVENTS

10:00 KAED Golf Scramble | General Burnside Island Golf Course

3:00 Booth Setup Opens at The Center for Rural Development

5:00 Welcome Reception

Wednesday, April 24 - The Center for Rural Development

DAY 1

8:00 Breakfast

8:30 Conference Sessions & Networking

12:00 Luncheon

1:30 Conference Sessions & Networking

4:30 - 6:30 Grand Reception

Thursday, April 25 - The Center for Rural Development

DAY 2

8:00 Breakfast

9:00 Conference Sessions & Networking

12:00 Luncheon

1:00 Adjourn

Session topics include:

• Energy
• Site Selection
• Retail Strategies
• Cabinet Updates
• Tools & Technology
• Workforce Development
• Legislative Session Recap
• Economic Development Law
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Kentucky's Collaborative Blueprint
• Economic Development Hall of Fame Panel

...and more!



Pre-Conference

Conference Venues

The Virginia

A second reception is planned at the historic Virginia theatre. This local landmark was recently renovated and has recaptured the heart and spirit of Somerset. Click the button below to see clips about the project.

Hotel Info

Courtyard by Marriott Somerset

A room block is available for conference attendees at the Courtyard Marriott next to the Center for Rural Development.

Location

2254 S Highway 27

Somerset, KY 42501