2026 Census Summit

Join Us as We Prepare Arkansas for the 2030 Census

Join us for Arkansas Counts’ first statewide gathering focused on preparing for the next decennial census. This one-day event will bring together local leaders, community organizations, businesses, funders, educators, faith leaders, libraries, and census champions from across the state to begin building the partnerships and strategies needed for a complete and accurate count in 2030.

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Register for the 2026 Census Summit

Complete the registration form below to reserve your spot at the 2026 Arkansas Census Summit. We’ll send additional event information, including the agenda, speaker announcements, parking details, and other logistics as the event approaches.

What You'll Learn

Whether you’re new to census work or have participated in previous census efforts, you’ll leave with a better understanding of why the census matters, what we learned from 2020, and how communities across Arkansas can begin preparing today

During the Summit, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

Learn why the 2030 Census matters for Arkansas’s future.
Reflect on lessons learned from the 2020 Census.
Explore practical strategies for strengthening local census readiness.
Learn about initiatives such as the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) and the Arkansas Counts Census Champion network.
Connect with leaders and partners from across Arkansas who are committed to ensuring every community is counted.

This Summit is designed to inspire collaboration, share best practices, and begin building the local partnerships that will support Arkansas over the next four years.

Who Should Attend?

The Census Summit is open to anyone who cares about the future of Arkansas, including:

Local and county government officials
Community and nonprofit professionals
Businesses and chambers of commerce leaders
Educators and school leaders
Faith leaders
Librarians
Economic development professionals
Philanthropic partners
Community leaders
Current and future Census Champions

Whether you’re representing an organization or attending as an individual, your voice and perspective are welcome.

Help Us Spread the Word

The work to ensure every Arkansan is counted in the 2030 Census starts now—and it starts with all of us.

After registering, please consider sharing this opportunity with your colleagues, community partners, elected officials, educators, faith leaders, businesses, and others who care about Arkansas's future. The more people who join this effort now, the stronger our communities will be in 2030.

We look forward to seeing you on September 23!