Kentucky Association for Economic Development: Kentucky Collaboration Conference

Make plans to attend the annual KAED Collaboration Conference.

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

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