Site Selectors Guild
European Conference

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 opens soon!

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

Become a Sponsor Today! Check out the Sponsorship deck Here

Thank you to our Host Sponsor Riga Investment & Tourism Agency!

 

Event details

Date & Time

29 October 2026

Location

Riga, Latvia

Venue

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
Elizabetes iela 55
Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Agenda

2026 SITE SELECTORS GUILD EUROPEAN CONFERENCE

Riga, Latvia | 29 October 2026

(All events are located at the Radisson Blu Hotel)

8:00 | Breakfast

8:45 | Welcome

9:00 | Poll Position – Mapping the FDI Market

9:30 | Key Questions – The Future of Foreign Investment

10:15 | Networking Break

10:45 | Delicate Duel – Exploring the Site Selector-IPA Dynamic

11:45 | Table Talk – Direct Dialogue with Guild Members

12:45 | Lunch

13:45 | Break Out Session: Deep Dive – Hottest Topics

14:45 | Transition Break

15:00 | Break Out Session: Deep Dive – Strategic Sectors

16:00 | Neworking Break

16:30 | Put into Practice – A Real Story

17:15  | Closing Remarks

17:30 | Post Conference networking for all Participants

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 here!

General Registration

2026 European Conference Fast Facts

Registration opens soon!

11 Guild members in attendance

8:1 ratio of Attendees to Guild members

Registration Fee: €975

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

Hotel Registration

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
Elizabetes iela 55
Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Join the Site Selectors Guild at the Beautiful Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel for the 2026 European Conference!  Once registered, you will receive a link and promo code with instructions to book your room.

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]