Be the Voice of Rural Progress at LaRuE 2025!
September 7–9, 2025 | Paragon Casino Resort – Marksville, Louisiana
Hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

The Louisiana Rural and Economic (LaRuE) Development Summit returns for its fourth year, bringing together leaders, visionaries, and grassroots changemakers for three powerful days of strategy, connection, and community transformation.

As Louisiana continues to invest in its rural future, LaRuE 2025 is calling for dynamic speakers to share ideas, ignite action, and help us move rural communities forward.

We are currently accepting speaker proposals in the following areas:

Economic Diversification
Affordable Housing & Infrastructure Development
Disaster Preparedness for Rural Communities
Health and Wellness
Mental Health
Workforce Development & Higher Education
Cultivating Leadership in the Next Generation
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Policy & Government
Arts, Culture & Tourism
Digital Transformation in Rural Communities
Grants & Rural Funding Strategies

If your experience or work aligns with any of these topics — whether you’re a community advocate, policy expert, educator, entrepreneur, tribal leader, or industry professional — we invite you to step onto the LaRuE stage.

Why Speak at LaRuE?
Reach a growing audience of local and statewide leaders
Contribute to meaningful, solution-driven conversations
Share your story and expertise with attendees who are eager to learn and take action
Help us shape a better future for rural Louisiana

Complete the Speaker Interest Form below today to be considered for LaRuE 2025.

We look forward to connecting with you soon.