# [The Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success](https://partnersrural.org/our-work/rural-summit)

> Where rural leaders come together.

- **Format:** Annual national convening, over three days
- **Who attends:** Educators, Community leaders, Workforce professionals, Philanthropic allies
- **Next event:** 2027 Rural Summit — April 11–14, 2027, CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE
  - Registration and the call for proposals open on September 16, 2026.

## Actions

- [See Summit details](https://partnersrural.org/our-work/rural-summit)
  - Registration and the call for proposals open on September 16, 2026; the call stays open until October 30.

## Where rural leaders come together

The Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success brings together educators, community leaders, workforce professionals, and philanthropic allies from across rural America to exchange proven strategies, spark collaborations, and advance the For Rural, With Rural movement for rural young people. More than just a conference, the Rural Summit creates space to lift up the Bright Spots, the communities across the country where local partnerships are producing real outcomes, cradle to career.

## Join us at the 2027 Rural Summit

The 2027 Rural Summit takes place April 11–14, 2027, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE. The Rural Summit seeks to amplify rural brilliance: every year we convene rural leaders and allies to identify common challenges, share knowledge and create community. Registration and a call for proposals open on September 16, 2026. Whether you are a practitioner, researcher, policy maker, funder or other stakeholder, we hope you will submit a proposal about your work supporting rural kids and communities. The call for proposals stays open until October 30.

## Learn, connect, make an impact

Over three days, you'll dive into specialized sessions, hear from leaders shaping rural communities, and build connections with peers who share your focus on supporting rural youth.

## Related

- [Amplify](https://partnersrural.org/amplify)
- [Rural Library Network](https://partnersrural.org/our-work/library-network)