# Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society (RSS Annual Meeting)

- Dates: 30 July 2026 to 2 August 2026
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle, Cary, United States
- Address: 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary, North Carolina, 27513
- Organiser: Rural Sociological Society
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting is a conference for scholars, students, practitioners, and policy professionals to explore social aspects of rural life globally. It focuses on rural justice and related topics, providing a platform for sharing research, networking, and discussing issues affecting rural communities.

## Who attends

Each year, the Rural Sociological Society brings together a diverse and passionate community of scholars, students, practitioners, and policy professionals to explore the social dimensions of rural life—locally and globally.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ruralsociology.org/annual-meeting/)
- [Registration](https://ruralsociology.org/annual-meeting/register-now/)
- [Agenda](https://ruralsociology.org/annual-meeting/conference-program/#content)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Reverend William J. Barber II, Nationally recognized minister, activist, and public theologian
- Dr. Lauren Sudeall
- Dr. Nicholas Jacobs
- Dr. Christopher Cooper
- Cynthia Wallace

## Ticket pricing

USD 10 to 680

## Where to stay

- **Park Street Cottage**: 700 m from the venue
- **The Mayton Inn**: 740 m from the venue, 301 South Academy Street, Cary, 27511
- **Indiraa dd**: serviced apartment, 1.4 km from the venue

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