Please note: The conference is currently at full capacity. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to strict capacity constraints at the venue.

Welcome!

Join us June 2-4, 2026, for Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth! The Appalachian Regional Commission, States’ Co-Chair Gov. Tate Reeves and the State of Mississippi are excited to welcome you to The Mill at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi!

This year, our annual conference will focus on economic development projects that help Appalachia strengthen business and workforce participation to support local economies. Attendees will hear from regional leaders about their success stories in the following programming tracks: