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

Sponsors

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