2025 Regional Symposium
One Region, Uniting in Action
September 10–11, 2025
The Delta Hotel Bristol
3135 Linden Drive, Bristol, VA 24202
Join Us at the Symposium
On September 10–11, 2025, community leaders, advocates, and changemakers from across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee will gather at the Delta Hotel Bristol for the STRONG Accountable Care Community’s 2025 Regional Symposium. This year’s theme, One Region: Uniting in Action, celebrates the extraordinary power of collaboration across sectors and the state line to build a more resilient, equitable, and thriving Appalachia. With powerful storytelling, 16 breakout sessions, insights from state policymakers, hands-on solutions, and plenty of networking, the Symposium will energize and connect those working to address our region’s most pressing challenges. Join us as we gather as One Region: Uniting in Action.
Secure Your Spot Today
Space is limited at this year’s Symposium, and we anticipate slots will fill up fast.
We highly recommend registering early to hold your spot.
Registration Fees
(for 1-3 registrants from same organization)
Early Bird (July 15 – 31)
Entire Symposium: $40
[Day 1 Only: $25; Reception Only: $10; Day 2 Only: $15]
Regular (August 1 – 29)
Entire Symposium: $60
[Day 1 Only: $35; Reception Only: $15; Day 2 Only: $20]
Discounts available if your organization registers 4+ attendees.
Contact Kelly Moody at krm6p@uvawise.edu or 276-220-5728 for additional details.
Speakers
Keynote
From Canvas to Community: The Art of Uniting Appalachia
Jason Flack
"Urban Folk" expressionist painter, community leader, speaker & native of Johnson City
Panel
Under the Capitol Domes: What's Next in Tennessee and Virginia Politics and the Path to a Successful 2026 STRONG ACC Policy Agenda
Todd Pillion
Virginia Senator
Bobby Harshbarger
Tennessee Senator
Rebecca Alexander
Tennessee Representative
Panel
Rising Together: Long-Term Recovery and Resilience One Year After Hurricane Helene
Leslie Dalton
President & CEO, United Way of East TN Highlands
Megan Parks
Executive Director, United Way of Southwest Virginia
Kat Latham
Director of Long-Term Recovery, United Way of East TN Highlands
Olivia Bailey
Southwest Outreach Liaison, Virginia Office of the Attorney General
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