2026 Rural Summit

Infrastructure for All - Connecting North Carolina

The 2026 Rural Summit will be March 26-27 at the Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh. The event is the NC Rural Center's annual conference. Each year, we think of it as our state's rural homecoming - a unique opportunity for local leaders and state partners to come together in conversation and celebration.

This yearly event brings together hundreds of community leaders, policymakers, and rural advocates from across the state and nation to engage in a thoughtful, intentional dialogue about advancing change across a spectrum of rural development issues.