ARBS 2026: Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

You are invited to submit your research to the 2026 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) to be held on April 16-17, 2026 at Appalachian State University in Boone. This year’s symposium will be hosted the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State. Participants will find opportunities for presenting new research, discovering contemporary ideas, and building connections. A welcome reception will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 16th, and the presentations will be held on Friday, April 17th. The registration fee for the conference is $125. We are pleased to also offer a discounted rate of $30 for student registration.

The event aims to explore a range of themes, including the following: business, appalachia, economics and management.