Site Selectors Guild Spring Conference
Join us in Las Vegas for the 2027 Guild Spring Conference!
Mark your calendar and prepare for an unparalleled experience at the 2027 Guild Spring Conference with up to 50 top site selection consultants and members of the Site Selectors Guild taking place March 3-5, 2027 in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada! 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 2027 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 on October 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.
Register and pay early 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.
SPONSOR THE SPRING CONFERENCE
For even more direct networking opportunities with the Site Selectors Guild members, consider a sponsorship with many enhanced benefits – Download the 2027 Guild Spring Conference Sponsorship deck.
New this year: Maximize your visibility and your investment! Bundle sponsorships across Spring Conference & Fall Forum by January 29, 2027 to unlock exclusive multi-event savings. Contact Samantha Jefferson at [email protected] to create a customized annual sponsorship package that aligns with your organization’s goals.
VIP GUILD PARTNER ONLY EVENT
The VIP Guild Partner only Event will be held on March 3, 2027 from 2:30-4:30 PM. Register for the event Here.
Hope to see you in Las Vegas!
Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor Southern Nevada Partnership!
Event details
Date & Time
March 3-5, 2027
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Venue
JW Marriott Las Vegas
221 N Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
- AGENDA
- SPONSORSHIPS
- REGISTRATION
- HOTEL REGISTRATION
- UPCOMING SPRING CONFERENCES
- PAST SPRING CONFERENCES
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
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. RSVP here)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Silver Sponsor Reception
(Private reception for Silver Sponsors & Guild Members)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Welcome Reception Valencia Ballroom at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Hotel
Thursday, March 4, 2027
7:15 AM | Conference Badge Pick-Up
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM | Breakfast
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM | Conference Welcome
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | General Session
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Networking Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Breakout Sessions (Block A) & Dialogue Series 1
- Breakout 1
- Breakout 2
- Breakout 3
- Breakout 4
- Dialogue Series (By Appointment)
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Meet the Guild
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM | Transition to Afternoon Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Breakout Sessions (Block B) & Dialogue Series 2
- Breakout 5
- Breakout 6
- Breakout 7
- Breakout 8
- Dialogue Series (By Appointment)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Networking Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Breakout Sessions (Block A) & Dialogue Series 3
- Breakout 1
- Breakout 2
- Breakout 3
- Breakout 4
- Dialogue Series (By Appointment)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Recess
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Happy Hour
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Gold Sponsor Dinners
(Private dinners for Gold Sponsors & Guild Members)
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Peer-to-Peer Attendee Dine Arounds (optional)
Friday, March 5, 2027
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM | Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Welcome & REDI Sites Announcements
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM | Table Talk
9:05 AM – 9:15 AM | Transition to Morning Breakouts
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Breakout Sessions (Block B) & Dialogue Series 4
- Breakout 5
- Breakout 6
- Breakout 7
- Breakout 8
- Dialogue Series (By Appointment)
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 up to 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. Check out all the opportunities to sponsor the 2027 Guild Spring Conference HERE.
Each sponsorship will be vetted for eligibility. If your organization is found ineligible for sponsorship, you will be notified.
REGISTRATION
Registration Fee
The 2027 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 Spring Conference, a premier event that brings together leading site selection consultants and economic developers for networking and professional development. Application Link
Deadlines
The last day to request registration refunds is February 5th, 2027. The last day for registration transfers (to another attendee from the same organization for the 2027 Guild Spring Conference) is February 22, 2027. Registrations are non-transferable between other Guild events, such as the Spring Conference and/or Fall Forum.
HOTEL REGISTRATION
JW Marriott Las Vegas
Address: 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: (702) 869-7777
Upon completion of registration for the 2027 Spring Conference a discounted room block link will be provided with the confirmation email.
UPCOMING SPRING CONFERENCES
Dates & Locations
Join our mailing list to be notified when registration is open for our next event.
PAST SPRING CONFERENCES
Previous Dates & Locations
2026 | Atlanta, GA | March 23-25
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 2027 Spring Conference Sponsors!
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