Site Selectors Guild
European Conference
Understand What is Shaping International Location Decisions
Gain direct insight into the trends influencing foreign direct investment and corporate location decisions across Europe and internationally in Lisbon with the Guild!
The 2027 European Conference will bring together economic development professionals and experienced site selection consultants for a focused day of discussion, practical learning and professional exchange. Attendees will:
- Explore current FDI and site selection trends
- Hear how issues including AI, energy availability and sector change are affecting investment decisions
- Learn how companies and their advisers are currently assessing locations
- Discuss the working relationship between investment promotion agencies and site selection consultants
- Meet consultants actively advising companies on cross-border investment and expansion projects
- Build relationships with economic development peers from across Europe and beyond
About the Site Selectors Guild
The Site Selectors Guild is the largest and only association of the world’s most foremost professional site selection consultants who advise companies on where to locate, expand or relocate their operations. Its members work across industries and international markets, helping corporate decision-makers evaluate locations, manage risk and navigate complex investment decisions.
The European Conference offers economic development professionals direct access to this expertise, with opportunities for open discussion, small-group exchange and relationship-building with consultants engaged in active corporate location work.
Thank you to our Host Sponsor AICEP – Portugal Trade & Invest for supporting the 2026 European Conference.
Interested in learning more about sponsorship?
View the 2027 European Conference Sponsorship Deck, or contact a participating Guild member or SSG Operations Manager Kate Porter for further information.
Register to be a Sponsor Today!
If you are unable to register and need assistance securing your spot at the event please email Ruth at [email protected]
Event details
Date & Time
21 October 2027
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Venue
ME Lisbon Hotel
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar Nº 2
1050-016 Lisbon, Portugal
+351 21 145 2377
Agenda
2027 SITE SELECTORS GUILD EUROPEAN CONFERENCE
Lisbon, Portugal | 21 October 2027
(All events are located at the ME Lisbon Hotel)
8:00 | Registration Networking with Pastries & Beverages
8:45 | Welcome
09:00 – 09:30 | General Session Presentation
09:30 – 10:15 | General Session Presentation
10:15 – 10:45 | Networking Break
10:45 – 11:45 | General Session Presentation
11:45 – 12:45 | Table Talk – Direct Dialogue with Guild Members: Questions, Perspectives and Peer Exchange
This highly interactive session gives participants direct access to Guild members through rotating, small-group conversations. Attendees can ask candid questions, compare experiences and explore practical issues related to investment attraction, location strategy and project execution while building relationships with site selection professionals and peers from across the market.
12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch
13:45 – 14:45 | Break Out Sessions: A & B
Two concurrent discussions will examine rapidly evolving issues influencing corporate investment and location strategy. Participants can select the topic most relevant to their work and engage directly with Guild members on the implications for investment attraction, location competitiveness and future project requirements.
- Breakout A: TBA
- Breakout B: TBA
14:45 – 15:00 | Transition Break
15:00 – 16:00 | Break Out Sessions: C & D
This concurrent session will examine two strategically important sectors driving new investment opportunities across Europe and internationally. Guild members will share perspectives on emerging project activity, evolving corporate requirements and the capabilities locations will need to compete successfully for future investment.
- Breakout C: TBA
- Breakout D: TBA
16:00 – 16:30 | Networking Break
16:30 – 17:15 | General Session Case Study: 1 & 2
What ultimately determines where a corporate investment lands? Through real project examples, Guild members will take participants inside the location decision-making process, examining the business requirements, location factors and pivotal moments that influenced the final outcome. The discussion will also consider how investment promotion and economic development organizations contributed to the process, what added value along the way and what practitioners can apply to future projects.
- Case Study 1 by TBA
- Case Study 2 by TBA
17:15 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks and 2028 European Conference location announcement
17:30 | Post-Conference Networking for All Participants
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor Today!
Thank you to our Host Sponsor AICEP – Portugal Trade & Invest for supporting the 2026 European Conference.
GENERAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
All sponsorships include: logo displayed on the program, SSG website, conference signage, and scrolling PowerPoint, with verbal recognition during the opening and closing remarks.
Interested in learning more about sponsorship?
View the 2027 European Conference Sponsorship Deck, or contact a participating Guild member or SSG Operations Manager Kate Porter for further information.
General Registration
2027 European Conference Fast Facts
Registration is Open!
12 Guild members in attendance
8:1 ratio of Attendees to Guild members
Registration Fee: €975 + VAT 23%
Registration is available to practising professionals from local, regional and national economic development and investment promotion organisations, both internationally and in the United States. All registrations will be reviewed for eligibility. If an organisation does not meet the eligibility requirements, the registered attendee will be notified.
We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our registration platform. Please be assured that we are working closely with the provider to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Please email Ruth at [email protected] to secure your spot at the event.
Hotel Registration
ME Lisbon Hotel
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar Nº 2
1050-016 Lisbon, Portugal
+351 21 145 2377
Join the Site Selectors Guild at the ME Lisbon Hotel for the 2027 European Conference! Once registered, you will receive a link and instructions to book your room.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Blocked rooms available up to 30 days before arrival. Cancellation fees paid by guests.
Contact Ruth at [email protected] for hotel reservations.
Thank you to our 2026 European Conference Sponsors in Riga!
