The Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) provides an opportunity for the business faculty of universities in the Appalachian region to share current research interests and outcomes. Research will be presented from all functional areas of business. Research in the developmental stage and investigations nearing completion are invited. There will be opportunities for audience feedback and discussion.

The Welcome Reception on will be held on Thursday April 16, 2026 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm in Grandview Ballroom at Kidd Brewer Stadium and the conference will be held on Friday April 17, 2026 in the Plemmons Student Union on the campus of Appalachian State University.

Registration is required. For more information, see the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium webpage.

ARBS provides a venue for presenting new research, discovering contemporary ideas, and building connections among scholars at Appalachian State University, Eastern Kentucky University, East Tennessee State University, Marshall University, Radford University and Western Carolina University. The conference is held at each site, in turn.