Thursday, May 25, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Each year, the Forum engages participants through a shared vision of regional collaboration, growth and innovation. It has become a central gathering place to discuss new ideas and synergies around the future of Southwest Virginia and Central Appalachia.
Time | Event | Speakers |
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8:00-9:00 a.m. | Check-in | |
9:00-9:30 a.m. | Opening Welcome | Donna Henry, Ph.D., Chancellor, UVA Wise |
9:30-10:30 a.m. | State of the Region | Christine Chmura, Ph.D., Chmura Economics & Analytics |
9:30-10:30 a.m. | Regional Demographics and Population Trends | Hamilton Lombard, UVA Weldon Cooper Center |
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Morning Keynote | Michelle Rozen, Ph.D., Researcher & Expert in Change Psychology |
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
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12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
1:00-3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
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3:00-5:00 p.m. | Regional Housing Symposium | This optional event following the Forum will convene policymakers, developers, and community leaders for a deep dive into regional housing challenges and opportunities. You can register using the same link for Forum registration. The Symposium ticket will be available as a ticket add-on and is free of cost. Additionally, you can register for the Symposium without registering for the Forum. |
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