Description

Join Dell Gines, PhD, CEcD, Chief Innovation Officer for IEDC, for an eye-opening, virtual session exploring how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the work of Economic Development Organizations (EDOs). In this dynamic course, Dell will break down how AI tools can supercharge research, streamline operations, enhance marketing, and create more targeted, data-driven strategies to attract business, support entrepreneurs, and strengthen communities.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, you’ll leave with practical applications, real-world examples, and a roadmap to leverage AI’s potential in your organization today. This session is one to bring in your entire organization and walk away with practical applications to implement as a team. 

Registration

This course is $150 for members and non-members. The registration deadline is October 9, 2025.

Instructors

Dell Gines, PhD Chief Innovation Officer, IEDC LinkedIn Profile

Materials

A registrant will receive an email from IEDC 2-4 business days prior to when the course is scheduled to occur. The email will include the following materials and further instructions to ensure the registrant is fully prepared for the course.

• Agenda
• Presentations / Handouts
• Videoconferencing Links

Questions

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 223-7800.

Policies

Please read the following policies carefully prior to registering for the training course.

Materials

The materials provided by IEDC are intended for use only by the registrant of the training course. A registrant should not share the training course materials with anyone else.

A registrant found in violation of this policy will be removed from the training course immediately and will not receive a refund for it.

Payment

A registrant will not receive the materials for the training course until IEDC receives the full amount owed for their registration.

Substitution

A registrant is not allowed to substitute a colleague in their place for any IEDC training course.

Cancellation

A registrant that needs to cancel their participation in a training course must send an email to [email protected] at least (3) business days before the training course is scheduled to begin. The registrant will be required to choose (1) of the options listed below.

Option #1 / Transfer - IEDC will convert the registrant's paid training course fee to a full credit on their account. The registrant will then select another IEDC training course to attend within the same calendar year. IEDC will apply the registrant's full credit to the newly selected training course. The registrant will be responsible for any balance owed for the newly selected training course. The registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC if they are unable to participate in the newly selected training course.

Option #2 / Refund - IEDC will provide a refund minus the cancellation fee noted below. The refund will be returned to the original form of payment by IEDC within 5-7 weeks.

Member = $130.00 fee
Non-Member = $130.00 fee
Student = $65.00 fee

No Show

A registrant is considered a “No Show” if they fail to send a cancellation email and/or do not attend the training course. A “No Show” registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC for the training course.