AGENDA RELEASE: West Virginia Chamber’s 90th Annual Meeting & Business Summit to Celebrate a Legacy of Leadership
August 6, 2026
Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the agenda for its 90th Annual Meeting & Business Summit, set for September 2-4, 2026, at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.
Celebrating nine decades of leadership under the theme “A Legacy That Leads,” this year’s Summit will bring together the state’s most influential business leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs for West Virginia’s premier business event of the year.
Expected to welcome another sold-out audience, the 90th Annual Meeting & Business Summit will feature nationally recognized speakers, exclusive policy discussions and unparalleled networking opportunities focused on the issues shaping West Virginia’s future—from energy and economic development to healthcare, workforce and education.
This year’s featured speakers include:
- François Poirier, President & CEO of TC Energy
- Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor for NewsNation and The Hill and bestselling author
- The Hon. Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia
- The Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, United States Senator
- The Hon. James C. Justice, II, United States Senator
- Dr. Michael T. Benson, President, West Virginia University
- Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
- Senior executives from Appalachian Power, FirstEnergy, Hope Gas, Dominion Energy, Highmark, WVU Medicine, Marshall Health Network, Vandalia Health, Antero Resources, Expand Energy, EQT and many more.
Throughout the three-day program, attendees will hear firsthand from leaders driving investment and innovation across West Virginia. Sessions will explore America’s evolving energy landscape, political and economic trends, artificial intelligence, healthcare transformation, higher education, business growth and strategies for strengthening the state’s long-term competitiveness.
Attendees will also choose from five concurrent breakout sessions examining timely topics including West Virginia Supreme Court decisions, small business success, childcare as an economic development strategy, conservation and outdoor tourism, and statewide collaboration to expand economic opportunity.
“This year’s Summit honors our Chamber’s 90-year legacy while looking toward the future,” said Steve Roberts, President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. “The conversations taking place at The Greenbrier will help shape the policies, partnerships and investments that continue moving West Virginia forward. We’re proud to bring together an exceptional lineup of leaders whose insights will impact businesses and communities across our state.”
In addition to keynote presentations, the Summit includes networking receptions, policy discussions, leadership forums and exclusive opportunities for attendees to connect with business and government leaders from across West Virginia.
For 90 years, the West Virginia Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Business Summit has served as the state’s premier gathering of business leadership. This milestone event continues that tradition by convening the people and ideas driving West Virginia’s economy today—and building the legacy that will lead it into the future.
The full agenda and registration information are available at wvchamber.com.
WHO:
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce; national political analysts, business, industry, education, financial and political leaders
WHAT:
90th Annual Meeting & Business Summit
WHEN:
September 2, 2026 – September 4, 2026
WHERE:
The Greenbrier | 300 Main St W, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
RSVP Required:
*Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend and must RSVP by emailing Lilly Barickman at [email protected] by 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026.*