1. Vision 2035: An Entrepreneurial Future for Latin America + the Caribbean - July 15-18, 2024 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Thousands of founders, investors, entrepreneurship ecosystem builders, policymakers, researchers and more are coming together to explore an ambitious roadmap for a more vibrant and thriving economy by 2035.
This vision will build on the optimism of those who dream, ideate, iterate, take risks and execute – entrepreneurs – to drive action on new ideas at the intersection of the most diverse economies within the region.
Join us at this year's defining event for the entrepreneurship ecosystem across Latin America and the Caribbean.
2. Register for the Innovation Nexus: Bridging EDOs and University Parks Webinar on July 25 | Innovation Nexus fosters collaboration and synergy between EDO’s and University Research Park to create a connection point or platform where EDOs and University Parks can collaborate effectively. Leveraging the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and resources between universities and businesses within EDO's jurisdiction is one of the top ways to develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of both academia and industry. Through technology commercialization, infrastructure development and policy development, the goal of the Innovation Nexus would be to create a dynamic ecosystem where universities, businesses, and economic development agencies work together synergistically to drive economic growth, and job creation within a region.
3. Early Bird Pricing for the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference Close July 26 | This year's conference is more than just one of our standard gatherings; it's the premier platform to flip the script and transform our profession into one of the world's most recognized, understood, and attractive industries. This is your team's opportunity to unleash your inner economic development superheroes and elevate the economic development profession to new heights in the Mile High City.
Join the Movement:
Calling all economic development practitioners and thought leaders! Your community, region, country, and world need you in Denver to join forces with thousands of your peers. The IEDC 2024 Annual Conference is more than just a standard gathering; it's the premier event to elevate our profession, making economic development one of the world's most recognized, understood, and respected fields.
Celebrate Economic Development Heroes:
This year, we celebrate and champion the unsung heroes of economic development. By spotlighting the innovative work of economic development superheroes, we aim to inspire and equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to drive positive change and innovation in their communities.
Why Attend:
Get Inspired: Hear from leading experts and pioneers in economic development who will share their success stories and innovative approaches.
Network with Attendees: Connect with thousands of economic development professionals from around the world, fostering valuable relationships and partnerships.
Engage in Hands-On Sessions: Participate in sessions and workshops designed to provide practical insights and strategies to elevate your community and profession.
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