The 2025 Rural Innovation Network Summit will be held September 8-10, 2025 in North Adams, MA, located in the vibrant member community of the Berkshires.

The Berkshires provide a unique backdrop for our conversations, combining historic character with forward-thinking energy and a strong local momentum in innovation and creativity.

This year’s event will be our 5th Annual Summit, a milestone gathering that we anticipate being our most impactful yet.

Over the course of three days you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Reconnect with Network peers and meet new leaders from across the country
  • Participate in interactive sessions focused on the real-world challenges and opportunities shaping rural tech economies
  • Hear from speakers and panels diving into topics like scalable entrepreneurship, workforce pathways, and rural data and trends
  • Share your own insights, celebrate community wins, and return home with new ideas, connections, and energy for the work ahead

Whether you’ve joined us before or this will be your first time attending, the Rural Innovation Network Summit is designed to strengthen our shared mission and spark new ideas to advance rural prosperity.

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Agenda

Full agenda and session descriptions can be found here.

Monday, September 8th

Reception & Dinner | 6 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9th

Breakfast | 8 – 9 a.m.

Sessions | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Lunch will be provided. Dinner on your own.

Wednesday, September 10th

Breakfast | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

2025 CORI Conference:

“Accelerating What’s Possible: The Next Chapter for Rural Economies in the Age of AI”

10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., networking reception to follow

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Registration Closes August 15, 2025

Contact Drea Weiner, Rural Innovation Network Coordinator, with questions at
drea.weiner@ruralinnovation.us

 

Hotel Information

The Summit will be held at the Hotel Downstreet in North Adams, MA (40 Main Street North Adams, MA). Rural Innovation Network members can enjoy a special $120/night room rate. Reserve your room here to access this exclusive offer.

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