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2027 IU Rural Conference

Organized by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement

Submission deadline
December 31, 2026
Event date
May 17, 2027
Format
In person
Location
French Lick Resort Event Center, French Lick, Indiana
Compensation
Not listed

About this call

The 2027 IU Rural Conference brings together community members, local leaders, and professionals to advance rural health, community resilience, quality of place, and economic growth. It seeks breakout sessions, posters, and demonstrations, with priority given to capacity building and legacy planning, land use and planning, and innovation. Organizers welcome actionable strategies, local perspectives, and active participant engagement.

Topics

Rural healthCommunity resilienceQuality of placeEconomic growthCapacity building and legacy planningLand use and planningInnovation

Audience

Local leaders and residentsGovernment professionalsBusiness professionalsEducation professionalsNonprofit professionalsHealthcare professionalsIndiana University faculty, staff, and students

Session formats

One-hour breakout presentations, panels, and interactive conversationsPoster sessions with discussion periodsHands-on workshops, interactive training, and artistic or cultural demonstrations

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