Registration
Registration open now!
Regular registration is open for the 2026 WIV Summit. Registration closes Oct. 20.
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Location Information
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
1 Partnership Circle, P.O. Box 1987
Abingdon, VA 24212
Lodging Partners
Thank you to Visit Abingdon for providing a list of lodging partners for this year's summit. Find all the lodging partners here: visitabingdonvirginia.com/places/category/lodging/
Help someone attend the summit by purchasing a $25 package add-on to your registration! Your contribution goes a long way in ensuring inclusivity and access for all. Please add as many packages as you can!
Here’s how your generosity could add up:
Four $25 packages cover gas costs for one attendee.
Six $25 packages provide free registration for someone with financial constraints.
Nine $25 packages secure overnight lodging, making attendance possible for someone on the western side of our state.
Twenty $25 packages provide everything needed for one person to fully experience the summit.
Your support transforms lives and strengthens our community. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
Student Scholarship Applications are Now Open
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply now to attend the 2026 We Impact Virginia Summit in Abingdon, VA at no cost.
Scholarships will be awarded based on alignment with the core values and goals of the We Impact Virginia initiative as well as the overall strength of the application. Notifications of selection will be sent by Friday, October 9, 2026.
We Impact Virginia seeks to provide high-quality and accessible professional development to participants across the commonwealth. In support of this mission, we have established a scholarship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to enhance participation in professional development opportunities and to elevate the next generation of leaders.
Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date.
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Melanie Gilbert at 276-694-7181 ext. 22 or email mtgilbert68@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the first day of the program. Requests received less than 10 business days prior to the start date of the program may not be able to be accommodated.
Virginia Tech's Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: www.vt.edu/about/equal-opportunity.html