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Network at the Guild’s Most Popular Event

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

At the conference, the ratio of Guild members to economic development organization (EDO) participants is eight to one (eight attendees for every one Guild member). Members plan all conference content, serve on panels and participate in interactive breakout sessions with conference attendees for the purpose of sharing insights and fostering discussion. Additionally, our awards program for the Annual Conference gives EDOs, their partners and communities the opportunity to be recognized within the industry and receive complimentary registration.

See below for general registration, sponsorship opportunities, agenda and other information.

Event details

Date & Time

March 12-14, 2025

Location

Orlando, FL

Venue

Hyatt Regency Orlando

Agenda
General Registration
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Past Annual Conferences

Agenda

All events are located at the Hyatt Regency Orlando hotel unless otherwise noted. Event locations, times and participation assignments are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Conference Badge Pick-Up
Location TBD

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Presenting Sponsor event
(Private event for Presenting Sponsor & Guild Members)
Off-site

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Welcome Reception
Off-site

THURSDAY, March 13, 2025

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Breakfast
Location TBD

8:05 AM – 10:00 AM | Conference Programming
Location TBD

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break
Location TBD

10:30 AM – 11:30M | Breakout Sessions – block 1
Session topics, participating Guild Members & locations TBD

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch, Ady Scholarship & ED Award Presentations and Conference Programming
Location TBD

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Breakout Sessions – block 2
Same Guild Members & locations as previous block

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Conference Programming
Location TBD

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Break
Location TBD

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Conference Programming
Location TBD

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Silver Sponsor Reception
(Private reception for Silver Sponsors & Guild Members)
Location TBD

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Happy Hour
Location TBD

FRIDAY, March 14, 2025

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM | Breakfast
Location TBD

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Conference Programming
Location TBD

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Break
Location TBD

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Conference Programming
Location TBD

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Conference Conclusion
Location TBD

General Registration

Registration Fee

The 2025 registration fee will be announced. The registration fee is per attendee and is non-transferrable between other Guild events such as the Annual Conference and/or Fall Forum and can only be transferred to another attendee within the same organization.

Eligibility

To be eligible to attend the Annual Conference, you must be a practicing professional from a local, regional, state or national economic development organization in the U.S. or abroad. Each registration will be vetted for eligibility before attendance is confirmed. Once eligibility is confirmed, you will receive notification of your acceptance and provided information in regards to payment.U.S. or abroad. Each registration will be vetted for eligibility before attendance is confirmed. Once eligibility is confirmed, you will receive notification of your acceptance and provided information in regards to payment and the hotel link.