The 2026 State Opportunity Index (SOI) Summit is where data meets action. This year's gathering moves from what needs to happen to what is happening — spotlighting the concrete steps states are taking right now to strengthen the link between education and opportunity. Together, we will also share best practices and the opportunities that still lie ahead.

Agenda At a Glance

8:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast Available

9:00 - 9:15 AM: Welcome and Setting the Stage

9:15 - 9:45 AM: The 2026 State Opportunity Index: A Year of Progress

9:45 - 10:45 AM: Building Solutions in States Panel Conversation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Stakeholder Peer Working Sessions

12:00 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM: States United Toward a Shared Goal

1:45 - 2:45 PM: Next Step Topical Workshops

3:00 - 3:30 PM: From Insight to Action: A Challenge to the Field