Site Selectors Guild Spring Conference
Join us in Atlanta for the 2026 Guild Spring Conference!
Mark your calendar and prepare for an unparalleled experience at the 2026 Guild Spring Conference with 50 top site selection consultants and members of the Site Selectors Guild taking place March 23-25, 2026 in the vibrant heart of Atlanta, Georgia! With a ratio of eight EDO attendees to one Guild member, this is your exclusive opportunity to connect directly with the world’s top location strategy experts and economic developers from across the US and abroad who are all shaping the future of site selection and global investment. The 2026 Guild Spring Conference will bring together the brightest minds in the industry for dynamic panel discussions, interactive roundtables, and high-impact networking sessions—all designed to spark new ideas, foster meaningful connections, and drive real results. Whether you are looking to showcase your community, understand the latest trends, or build relationships that matter, there is no better place to do it than at the Guild Spring Conference.
See below for more information on general registration, sponsorship opportunities, agenda, and other information.
REGISTRATION OPENS November 24th for Guild Partners, and December 3rd for all.
Register and pay by January 9th for a chance to participate in The Dialogue Series, a fast-paced, focused networking block that allows attendees to meet directly with multiple Guild members in a single hour. There are a limited number of slots available.
For even more direct networking opportunities with the Site Selectors Guild members, consider a sponsorship with many enhanced benefits – Download more info here.
Hope to see you in Atlanta!
Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor Metro Atlanta Partners!
View the Spring Conference Sponsor Deck
Event details
Date & Time
March 23-25 2026
Location
Atlanta, GA
Venue
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
- AGENDA
- SPONSORSHIPS
- REGISTRATION
- HOTEL REGISTRATION
- UPCOMING SPRING CONFERENCES
- PAST ANNUAL CONFERENCES
AGENDA
The Spring Conference is held at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Hotel
Monday, March 23, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Presenting Sponsor event
(Private event for Presenting Sponsor & Guild Members)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Conference Badge Pick-Up
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Guild Partner Event
(Private event for Guild Partners & Guild Members)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Welcome Reception Location TBD
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
7:15 AM | Conference Badge Pick-Up
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM | Breakfast
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Conference Welcome
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | General Session
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions & Dialogue Series
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Programming
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Recess
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Breakout Sessions & Dialogue Series
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions & Dialogue Series
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Silver Sponsor Reception
(Private reception for Silver Sponsors & Guild Members)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Gold Sponsor Dinners
(Private dinners for Gold Sponsors & Guild Members)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | After Hours Location TBD
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM | Breakfast
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM | Table Talk
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Breakout Sessions & Dialogue Series
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | General Session
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Conference Conclusion
*times subject to change
SPONSORSHIPS
Become a Spring Conference Sponsor today!
Connect with 50 top site selectors and 400+ economic development leaders in an intimate, high-impact setting. The Guild Spring Conference sponsorship provides premium visibility, exclusive networking opportunities, and direct access to the industry’s most influential voices. Download the 2026 Guild Spring Conference Sponsorship Deck here.
Each sponsorship will be vetted for eligibility. If your organization is found ineligible for sponsorship, you will be notified.
REGISTRATION
Registration Fee
The 2026 registration fee is $2,500. The registration fee is per attendee and is non-transferrable between other Guild events such as the Fall Forum or a future Spring Conference and may only be transferred to another attendee within the same organization.
Eligibility
To be eligible to attend the Guild Spring Conference, you must be a practicing professional from a local, regional, state or national economic development organization in the U.S. or abroad.
Scholarship Application
The Robert M. Ady Professional Development Scholarship awards five deserving economic developers with complimentary registration to an upcoming Guild Annual Conference, a premier event that brings together leading site selection consultants and economic developers for networking and professional development. Application Link
HOTEL REGISTRATION
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
Address: 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 237-1234
UPCOMING SPRING CONFERENCES
Dates & Locations
Join our mailing list to be notified when registration is open for our next event.
PAST ANNUAL CONFERENCES
Previous Dates & Locations
2025 | Orlando, FL | March 12-14
2024 | Nashville, TN | April 3-5
2023 | San Antonio, TX | March 29-31
2022 | San Diego, CA | March 2-4
2021 | Orlando, FL | June 10-12
2020 | Atlanta, GA | March 9-11
2019 | Salt Lake City, UT | March 25-27
2018 | Cincinnati, OH | March 19-21
2017 | Tucson, AZ | March 13-15
Thank you to our 2026 Spring Conference Sponsors!
Participating Guild Members to be announced in December 2025
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