Conferences

In a global economy, you never know where the next opportunity to advance your career or community will come from. We give you the chance to form and foster relationships with economic developers from around the world – and the next county over.

Our technical and annual conferences will not only connect you with others who share your goals and experiences, but keep you in the forefront of the profession by providing access to and insights from community leaders, industry experts, and federal policy makers.

2010 Conferences

2010 Leadership Summit
January 31 – February 2, 2010
The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
The Woodlands, Texas
Greater Houston Metro Area

Themed Shifting Gears: Economic Engines of the Future, the 2010 Leadership Summit aims to help leaders position their communities for the new and emerging opportunities coming in the not-so-distant future. From manufacturing to financial services to agriculture, industries are shifting into higher gear to meet new technological, business and consumer demands. Traditional methods for growing quality jobs and developing entrepreneurship programs are changing. The economic development profession is about to hit a fork in the road; will you be ready to shift gears and take your community down the road to recovery?

Join the top professionals in the field as we explore the new economic engines for our future. Attendance is limited to senior managers of economic development organizations and Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).

2010 Federal Forum
April 18-20, 2010
The Westin Alexandria
Alexandria, VA

Themed The Federal Role Transformed: Forging the New Landscape, 2010 Federal Forum will examine how the federal government has shifted to a more active role in economic development and what the shift may mean for your community. A year after the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Federal Forum will provide you with the opportunity see how the landmark legislation is impacting economic development, and how you can continue to take advantage of tools and resources to benefit your community.

How You Build It: Creating Cutting-Edge Developments
June 6 – 8, 2010
Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel
10 N. Broadway Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone:1-800-468-3571 or 405-228-8000
IEDC room rate $149/single/double
Group rate cutoff: Monday, May 3, 2010

In difficult economic times, public developments and public-private ventures can be the drivers that help communities stay afloat. With a growing demand for publicly funded and public-private partnership projects, now is the time for communities both large and small to take proposed developments off the shelf, reexamine stalled projects and bring them into reality. The How You Build It conference teaches economic developers, local government staff and elected officials and the development community how to complete projects that contribute to local economic development and community competitiveness.

2010 Annual Conference: New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape
September 26-29, 2010
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:1-800-233-1234 or 614-463-1234
IEDC room rate $166/single and $176 double
Group rate cutoff: Monday, August 30, 2010

According to the predictions of leading economists, in 2010 the United States' economic recovery will be well under way. But many of the old ways of doing business and making deals will no longer be relevant and likely be replaced by more innovative approaches. Join IEDC in Columbus, Ohio for the world's largest gathering of economic developers as we discuss the new paradigms of economic development: new tools, new uses, new ventures, and new directions.

2011 Conferences

2011 Leadership Summit
Westin San Diego
January 23-25, 2011
San Diego, CA

2011 Federal Forum
Westin Alexandria
March 20-22, 2011
Alexandria, VA

Spring Conference
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
June 5 - 7, 2011
Indianapolis, IN

2011 Annual Conference
Charlotte Convention Center
September 18-21, 2011
Charlotte, North Carolina

2012 Conferences

2012 Leadership Summit
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
January 29 – 31, 2012
San Antonio, Texas

2012 Federal Forum
Westin Alexandria
March 18-20, 2012
Alexandria, VA

2012 Annual Conference
George R. Brown Convention Center
September 30 - October 3, 2012
Houston, Texas

2014 Conferences

2014 Annual Conference
Fort Worth Convention Center
October 19 - 22, 2014
Fort Worth, Texas

Speaker Interest Form

If you're interested in speaking at on of IEDC's conferences, please download and submit a Speaker Interest Form (MS Word Doc) along with your biography.

• Economic Development Finance Programs
February 17-19 | Lansing, MI

• Economic Development Credit Analysis
March 3-5 | Los Angeles, CA

• Economic Development Strategic Planning
March 18-19 | Springfield, MO

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