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The 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference brought together more than 600 rural community leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community partners from across the country for three days of conversation, collaboration, and learning. Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, in partnership with the Federal Reserve System and Rural LISC, the conference centered on this year’s theme, the strength of rural places, and explored the people, partnerships, and locally driven approaches that can expand opportunity and strengthen rural communities.