Participants are required to attend at least 80% of the program sessions, including the entire opening session and graduation, which are mandatory.
Sept. 21-23, 2025
Session I – Orientation
Fairfield Bay Conference Center, Fairfield Bay
*Orientation runs from noon Sunday through noon Tuesday. Attendance at the full orientation session is mandatory for participants.
Oct. 21-22, 2025
Session II – Economic Development & Infrastructure
Russellville
Nov. 19-20, 2025
Session III – Agriculture, Conservation & Outdoor Life
Stuttgart
Dec. 15-16, 2025
Session IV – Government & Military Affairs
Little Rock
Jan. 21-22, 2026
Session V – Natural Resources, Defense & Industrial Development
Magnolia and Camden
Feb. 18-19, 2026
Session VI – Manufacturing & Industry
Blytheville and Jonesboro
March 18-19, 2026
Session VII – Tourism, History & Revitalization
Hot Springs
April 15-17, 2026
Session VIII – Regional Development, Education & Workforce Development
Northwest Arkansas
May 14-15, 2026
Session IX – Leadership, Planning & Graduation
Little Rock