Upcoming Events
Below are the upcoming events, workshops, and webinars with links to RSVP.
November
UPLIFT's Rural Tourism Summit
November 14 | Mini Acres Farm
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Join us at the 2025 UPLIFT Rural Tourism Summit, where we will feature educational sessions, network with community leaders, share resources, and hear what’s next for UPLIFT, but most importantly, we will highlight the achievements and efforts of communities across all UPLIFT regions over the past three years. Check out the agenda for the day.
December
Rooted in Community: Preserving Local Histories and Creating Partnerships​
December 3 | Pembroke, NC​​
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Join us in Pembroke for a one-day Smithsonian convening exploring how storytelling, curation, and collaboration can strengthen North Carolina’s rural and tribal communities.
Visit our webpage to view the agenda.
Itinerary Apps for DMOS & Tourism Professionals: Tools to Tell Your Destination's Story & Level Up Your Marketing
December 1 | Zoom​​
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This interactive lunch and learn will introduce 3 powerful itinerary-building apps- Wander, Steller, & Travefy. Learn the unique benefits of each platform and how to use them to create engaging travel experiences that drive visitors.