The 11th Annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference brings public officials, economic development experts, business and organizational leaders and others to discuss different issues related to economic growth in the Appalachian Ohio region. This year the event is on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. The days events will be taking place on OHIO’s Athens Campus in Baker University Center ballroom. The event is part of the Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center project.