Events

Upcoming Events

A key component of the Site Selectors Guild mission is to provide thought leadership and share knowledge with economic development and investment promotion agencies. Our events throughout the year offer ample networking opportunities with our members, the world’s pre-eminent site location consultants; feature interactive education sessions about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in site selection and economic development; and include dedicated time for mutual sharing of best practices and innovations.

Upcoming Site Selectors Guild Events

Jan
13 - 14
2026

2026 Guild Partner Winter Summit

Location: Naples, Florida, USA

The Guild Partner Winter Summit is an exclusive event designed for Guild Partners and Guild Members to connect, collaborate, and learn. This intimate gathering offers valuable networking opportunities with fellow partners, industry leaders, and Guild Members. Through engaging educational sessions, participants will gain insights into best practices, emerging trends, and strategies to maximize their partnership impact. The Site Selectors Guild is excited to add a new opportunity for Guild Partners to connect and network in a small group setting during a reserved dinner with a Guild Member the first evening of the 2026 Winter Summit!

Mar
23 - 25
2026

2026 Guild Spring Conference

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Each year, the Guild holds its marquee Spring Conference event. The cornerstone of the Spring Conference is knowledge sharing, an interactive exchange of ideas and networking between Guild members, economic developers, and investment promotion professionals from around the world.

Registration is now open. Secure your spot today!

Mar
23
2026

VIP Guild Partner Event at the Spring Conference

Location: Woodruff Arts Center

Join the Guild for the Spring Conference Guild Partner-only event at on March 23, 2026 from 2:30-4:30 p.m at the Woodruff Arts Center. The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta is a premier cultural hub combining world-class visual and performing arts in one vibrant Midtown campus — it’s home to the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Alliance Theatre, offering everything from cutting-edge art exhibitions to live theatre and symphonic concerts. Enjoy networking exclusively with Guild members and other Guild Partners while soaking up one of the South’s most dynamic centers for creativity and inspiration before the conference begins.

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May
19 - 20
2026

2026 Guild Partner Summer Summit

Location: Savannah, Georgia, USA

The Guild Partner Summer Summit is an exclusive event designed for Guild Partners and Guild Members to connect, collaborate, and learn. This intimate gathering offers valuable networking opportunities with fellow partners, industry leaders, and Guild Members. Through engaging educational sessions, participants will gain insights into best practices, emerging trends, and strategies to maximize their partnership impact. The Site Selectors Guild is excited to add a new opportunity for Guild Partners to connect and network in a small group setting during a reserved dinner with a Guild Member the first evening of the 2026 Summer Summit!

Sep
14 - 16
2026

2026 Guild Fall Forum

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Approximately half of the Guild’s members attend this event, creating a smaller, more close-knit conference atmosphere. Similar to the Spring Conference, knowledge sharing, discussion panels, breakout sessions, Dialogue Series, and networking are the hallmarks of the Fall Forum.

Sep
14
2026

VIP Guild Partner Event at the Fall Forum

Location: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Join the Guild for the Fall Forum Guild Partner-only event at on September 14, 2026 from 3:00-4:30 p.m at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is pure music energy—an iconic, lakefront landmark where legendary artists, groundbreaking moments, and the spirit of rock history come alive. With immersive exhibits, rare memorabilia, and a backdrop on Lake Erie that feels electric, it’s more than a venue—it’s an experience. Enjoy stepping into a place that celebrates creativity, rebellion, and unforgettable moments while networking exclusively with Guild members and other Guild Partners to set the stage before the conference begins and people will be talking about long after the last encore.

More information coming soon!

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