Site Selectors Guild International Conference 2025

Network at the Guild's Newest Event!

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to our esteemed partners for our inaugural international event, set to take place in Frankfurt this coming November. The conference marks a significant milestone for us at 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 2025 International 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.

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Event details

Date & Time

November 6, 2025

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

Venue

JW Marriott Frankfurt

Agenda

2025 SITE SELECTORS GUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Frankfurt, Germany | 6 November 2025

(All event are located at the JW Marriott Frankfurt Hotel)

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

08:45 – 09:00   WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

09:00 – 09:30   FDI IN FLUX

  • Key trends transforming global investment

09:30 – 10:30    DYNAMICS IN CORPORATE LOCATION DECISIONS

  • Moderated panel discussion with Guild members

10:30 – 11:00    NETWORKING BREAK

11:00 – 12:00    WINNING PROJECTS

  • Cracking the code of what companies and consultants expect from IPAs and EDOs

12:00 – 13:00    LUNCH

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

  • From Data to Deals: Mastering the RFI Process
  • Foundations for Success: Site Readiness and Utilities

14:15 – 14:45    NETWORKING BREAK

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

  • Local Economic Developers: Catalysts for Growth
  • The Talent Imperative: Addressing Workforce Needs

16:00 – 17:00   ASK ANYTHING PANEL

  • Opportunity to ask participating Guild members anything

17:30 – 19:00    SILVER SPONSOR HAPPY HOUR

19:30 – 21:00    GOLD SPONSORED DINNERS

*Times are subject to change

Sponsorship

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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.

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General Registration

2025 International Conference Fast Facts

November 6, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany

8 Guild members in attendance

6:1 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

JW Marriot Hotel Frankfurt

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2

Frankfurt, Germany, 60313

Telephone: +4 969-297-2370

Groups rates are available between Wednesday, November 05, 2025 and Friday, November 07, 2025. Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and the deadline to reserve a room is October 22, 2025.

  • JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt – 239.00 EUR per night / single occupancy / Breakfast & Wi-Fi included
  • JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt – 259.00 EUR per night / double occupancy / Breakfast & Wi-Fi included

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.

Participating Guild Members

Tracey Hyatt Bosman

Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company
Chicago, IL

Andreas Dressler

Location Decisions
Berlin, Germany

Elias van Herwaarden

Locationperspectives
Brussels

Matt Highfield

Deloitte Consulting LLP
Greater Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dennis Meseroll

Tractus Asia Limited
Bangkok City, Thailand

Wolfgang Riedel

Riedel Consulting
Stuttgart, Germany

Patsy Van Hove

IBM-PLI (Plant Location International)
Brussels, Belgium

Matthijs Weeink

JLL EMEA
Netherlands