Site Selectors Guild European Conference 2026

Network at the Guild's Newest Event!

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 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.

As a valued partner, we invite you to be a part of this landmark occasion. The event will present a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, aligning perfectly with our shared commitment to fostering economic growth and job creation.

Please mark your calendars for this groundbreaking event, where you will have the opportunity to engage with leading site consultants, participate in enlightening sessions, and strengthen ties within our thriving community. If you have any questions about sponsorships or the 2026 European Conference, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a participating Guild member or SSG Operations Manager Kate Porter. We look forward to partnering with you on this great opportunity!

Registration is available to practicing professionals from a local, regional, state, or national economic development organizations internationally and in the U.S.  Each registration will be vetted for eligibility. If a registered organization is found ineligible, the attendee will be notified.

Become a Sponsor Today!

Check out the Sponsorship deck here

 

Thank you to our Host Sponsor TBA!

 

Event details

Date & Time

Fall 2026

Location

Europe

Venue

TBA

Agenda

2026 SITE SELECTORS GUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Europe | Fall 2026

(All events are located at the Hotel)

08:00 – 08:45   REGISTRATION, COFFEE, PASTRY & NETWORKING

08:45 – 09:00   WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

09:00 – 09:30   GENERAL SESSION

09:30 – 10:30    GENERAL SESSION PANEL

10:30 – 11:00    NETWORKING BREAK

11:00 – 12:00    GENERAL SESSION

12:00 – 13:00    LUNCH

13:00 – 14:15     BREAKOUT SESSIONS – PICK ONE:

  • Breakout A
  • Breakout B

14:15 – 14:45    NETWORKING BREAK

14:45 – 16:00   BREAKOUT SESSIONS – PICK ONE:

  • Breakout A
  • Breakout B

16:00 – 17:00   ASK ANYTHING PANEL

  • Opportunity to ask participating Guild members anything

17:00 – 17:20    CLOSING REMARKS

*Times are subject to change

Sponsorship

Become a Sponsor Today!

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.

Check out the Sponsorship Deck!

 

General Registration

2026 European Conference Fast Facts

Fall of 2026 in Europe

11 Guild members in attendance

8:1 ratio of Attendees to Guild members

Registration Fee: €950

Registration is available to practicing professionals from a local, regional, state, or national economic development organizations internationally and in the U.S.  Each registration will be vetted for eligibility. If a registered organization is found ineligible, the attendee will be notified.

Hotel Registration

TBA

Hotel name and location to be announce soon!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Blocked rooms booked by guests can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival.

For rooms cancelled 6 days or less prior to arrival, guests will be charged 90% of the room rate.

Cancellation fees paid by guests.

Contact Ruth at [email protected] for hotel reservations.

Participating Guild Members

Alex Ash

Alpha Strategies
London, UK

Tracey Hyatt Bosman

Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company
Chicago, IL

Johan Beukema

BCI Global

David Dera

Newmark
Berlin, Germany

Jan Desmaretz

Alvarez & Marsal
Brussels, Belgium

Andreas Dressler

Location Decisions
Berlin, Germany

Elias van Herwaarden

Locationperspectives
Brussels

Dennis Meseroll

Tractus Asia Limited
Bangkok City, Thailand

Nicholette Ross

Global Location Strategies
Netherlands

Patsy Van Hove

IBM-PLI (Plant Location International)
Brussels, Belgium

Matthijs Weeink

JLL EMEA
Netherlands

Key Contact

Kate Porter

Operations Manager

[email protected]