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.
Check out our 2027 Calendar of Events and Sponsorship Opportunities!
Save the Dates for 2027 and 2028 Guild Events!
Upcoming Site Selectors Guild Events
2026 Guild European Conference
Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to extend an invitation to our esteemed partners for our European event, set to take place this coming Fall in Riga, Latvia. The conference marks a significant milestone for the Site Selectors Guild, and we are particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing our global network together in one location.
Registration is Open!
2026 Virtual Table Talk
Virtual Table Talk takes the Guild’s most popular networking session online, giving economic development professionals the opportunity to connect with several Guild members in a short amount of time. Similar to in-person Table Talk sessions, there is no agenda – just free-flowing conversation and a chance to build relationships with site selection consultants and gather industry intelligence.
Registration is Open!
Education Series - Topic 2
"REDI Sites 101"
The Site Selectors Guild is excited to invite you to another FREE Educational Series with direct access to the insights, strategies, and decision-making processes of the world’s leading site selection consultants. Participants gain a deeper understanding of current location trends, corporate investment drivers, workforce considerations, and best practices for attracting and retaining business investment. These interactive sessions offer valuable professional development, practical knowledge, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen relationships within the economic development community.
Registration is Open!
2027 Guild Partner Winter Summit
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 2027 Winter Summit!
Registration is Open!
2027 Guild Spring Conference
The Site Selectors Guild proudly announces Las Vegas, Nevada as the host for the organization’s 2027 Guild Spring Conference, taking place March 3–5, 2027. The Spring Conference is the Guild’s flagship annual event, bringing together the globe’s leading professional site selection consultants and over 400 economic development leaders for focused dialogue, knowledge sharing, relationship-building, and investment promotion professionals from around the world.
Las Vegas was selected for its global accessibility, hospitality infrastructure, thriving business climate and outstanding public and private leadership, making it a prime venue for conversations centered on corporate location strategy and investment decision-making. In particular, the hard work of and collaboration with Danielle Casey and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) team made the Guild’s selection of Las Vegas an easy one.
Registration will open October 19, 2026.
VIP Guild Partner-only Event at the Spring Conference
Join the Guild for the Spring Conference Guild Partner-only event on March 3, 2027 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy networking exclusively with Guild members and other Guild Partners before the conference begins.
Registration will open on October 19th, 2026.
Education Series - Topic 3
The Site Selectors Guild is excited to invite you to another Educational Series with direct access to the insights, strategies, and decision-making processes of the world’s leading site selection consultants. Participants gain a deeper understanding of current location trends, corporate investment drivers, workforce considerations, and best practices for attracting and retaining business investment. These interactive sessions offer valuable professional development, practical knowledge, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen relationships within the economic development community.
2027 Guild Partner Summer Summit
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 2027 Summer Summit!
Registration will open in February 2027 after the Winter Summit and the hotel block closes May 24th, 2027, mark your calendar to secure your spot!
2027 Virtual Table Talk (July)
Virtual Table Talk takes the Guild’s most popular networking session online, giving economic development professionals the opportunity to connect with several Guild members in a short amount of time. Similar to in-person Table Talk sessions, there is no agenda – just free-flowing conversation and a chance to build relationships with site selection consultants and gather industry intelligence.
Registration will open November 16, 2026.
2027 Guild Fall Forum
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.
Join us in St. Louis for the 2027 Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum, where meaningful connections, industry insights, and new opportunities come together in the heart of America. Known as the Gateway to the West, St. Louis offers a vibrant blend of rich history, iconic attractions, world-class dining, and a thriving business community. Experience the energy and hospitality of this dynamic city while connecting with the people shaping the future of economic development and site selection!
Registration will open on October 19th, 2026.
VIP Guild Partner-only Event at the Fall Forum
Join the Guild for the exclusive Fall Forum Guild Partner-only event at on September 13, 2027 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enjoy 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.
Registration will open on October 19th, 2026.
Education Series - Topic 4
The Site Selectors Guild is excited to invite you to another Educational Series with direct access to the insights, strategies, and decision-making processes of the world’s leading site selection consultants. Participants gain a deeper understanding of current location trends, corporate investment drivers, workforce considerations, and best practices for attracting and retaining business investment. These interactive sessions offer valuable professional development, practical knowledge, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen relationships within the economic development community.
2027 Guild European Conference
Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to extend an invitation to our esteemed partners for our European event, set to take place this coming Fall in Southern Europe. The conference marks a significant milestone for the Site Selectors Guild, and we are particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing our global network together in one location for our 3rd Annual Global Event.
2027 Virtual Table Talk (November)
Virtual Table Talk takes the Guild’s most popular networking session online, giving economic development professionals the opportunity to connect with several Guild members in a short amount of time. Similar to in-person Table Talk sessions, there is no agenda – just free-flowing conversation and a chance to build relationships with site selection consultants and gather industry intelligence.
2028 Guild Spring Conference
The Site Selectors Guild 2028 Guild Spring Conference will be taking place April 4–6, 2028. The Spring Conference is the Guild’s flagship annual event, bringing together the globe’s leading professional site selection consultants and over 400 economic development leaders for focused dialogue, knowledge sharing, relationship-building, and investment promotion professionals from around the world.
Registration will open October 2027.
VIP Guild Partner-only Event at the Spring Conference
Join the Guild for the Spring Conference Guild Partner-only event on April 4, 2028 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy networking exclusively with Guild members and other Guild Partners before the conference begins.
Registration will open on October 2027.
2028 Guild Fall Forum
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.
Registration will open on October 2027.
VIP Guild Partner-only Event at the Fall Forum
Join the Guild for the exclusive Fall Forum Guild Partner-only event at on September 19, 2027 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enjoy 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.
Registration will open on October 2027.
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