This year's conference theme is: "Leading Innovation for Rural America"

Keynote Speakers:

- Dr Parsons, Director and Professor, School of Meteorology, Oklahoma University

- Miss Chenae Shiner, Miss Rodeo America: Sponsored by: American Public University

- Joshua Wyner, Executive Director, College Excellence Program, Aspen Institute

- Steve Kreidler, University of Denver

- John White, US Dept of Education, Deputy Undersecretary