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 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

Unemployment remains at record high levels, access to capital is severely constrained, and economic recovery is moving in fits and starts on an uncertain path. The solution to these overlapping dilemmas lies in applying innovation to enhance community competitiveness in the global marketplace. The innovation required to fuel the reshaped economy of the future can only happen through strong partnerships between our most powerful agents of progressive change, including business and industry, universities, and government.

Attend IEDC's 2011 Leadership Summit and examine how innovation in products, processes, services and technologies is changing the practices of the economic development profession. Attendance is limited to senior managers of economic development organizations and Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).

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

Understanding Tomorrow’s Industries Today: The Landscape of the Future
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
June 5 - 7, 2011
Indianapolis, IN

2011 Annual Conference
Charlotte Convention Center and Westin Charlotte Hotel
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 Spring Conference
Hilton St Louis at the Ballpark
June 10-12, 2012
St. Louis, MO

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 one of IEDC's conferences, please download and submit a Speaker Interest Form (MS Word Doc) along with your biography.

• Technology-led Economic Development
August 26-27 | Lansing, MI

• Workforce Development
September 23-24 | Columbus, OH

• Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies
October 7-8 | Atlanta, GA

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