Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum
Exclusive Opportunity for One-On-One Networking
Join us at the 2026 Guild Fall Forum in Cleveland, Ohio!
Mark your calendar and prepare for an unparalleled experience at the 2026 Guild Fall Forum with the Site Selectors Guild! This is your exclusive opportunity to connect directly with the world’s top location strategy experts, economic developers, and business leaders shaping the future of site selection and global investment. At the request of economic developers seeking more one-on-one access to site selectors, the Fall Forum is about half the size of the Guild’s Annual Conference. It boasts a ratio of eight economic developers to one site selector. Approximately half of the Guild’s members attend this event, creating a smaller, more close-knit conference atmosphere.
From September 14-16, 2026, the Forum 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. And, with the host city’s world-class hospitality, rich culture, and unbeatable Midwestern charm as your backdrop, this year’s Forum promises to be as inspiring as it is impactful.
Back by Popular Demand for 2026: Dialogue Series with Guild Members!
We’re excited to bring back the networking opportunity this year: one-on-one sessions with Site Selectors Guild members. This fast-paced, focused networking block will allow economic developers to meet directly with multiple Guild members in a single hour.
Each participant will rotate through a series of 10-minute conversations with Guild members, offering an opportunity to build relationships, share insights about your community or sites, and ask questions in a small group setting.
There are a limited number of slots available. All attendees who register and pay by July 15 will be entered into a lottery for a spot, and those selected will be assigned to a room with Guild members. Each selected attendee may bring up to two additional registered attendees to their sessions.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with top site selection professionals in an efficient and high-impact format. Don’t miss it!
We will see you at the Fall Forum!
Event details
Date & Time
September 14 - 16, 2026
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Venue
Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel
100 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
Agenda
Monday, September 14, 2026
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
Hotel
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Guild Partner event (Private event for Guild Partners & Guild Members)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Welcome Reception Hotel or Offsite
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:05 AM – 9:00 AM | Conference Welcome
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | General Session Presented by TBD
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Breakout Session A & Dialogue Series
- Breakout 1: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 2: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 3: TBA with TBD
- Dialogue Series A
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & GUILD Talks Presented by TBD
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | General Session with TBD
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Break
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Breakout Sessions B & Dialogue Series
- Breakout 4: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 5: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 6: TBA with TBD
- Dialogue Series B
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Breakout Session A & Dialogue Series
- Breakout 1: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 2: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 3: TBA with TBD
- Dialogue Series A
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Gold Sponsor Dinners
(Private dinners for Gold Sponsors & Guild Members)
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | After Hours Event – Last call 9:00 PM location TBD
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Welcome Comments & REDI Sites Announcement
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM | Table Talk
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM |Breakout Sessions B & Dialogue Series
- Breakout 4: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 5: TBA with TBD
- Breakout 6: TBA with TBD
- Dialogue Series B
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | State of Site Selection Presented by SSG Board Chair, and TBD
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Conference Conclusion
Registration
Registration will open in Summer of 2026.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for the 2026 Fall Forum is $2500.
Eligibility
To be eligible to attend the Fall Forum, you must be a practicing professional from a local, regional, state, or national economic development organization in the U.S. or abroad. Each registration will be vetted for eligibility.
Hotel Registration Link To Be Provided
Hotel Registration
Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel
100 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
The Site Selectors Guild offers a hotel room block link with discounted pricing which is provided upon completion of registration.
Sponsorships
The 2026 sponsorship deck will be released at a later date.
VIP Guild Partner Event
To Be Announced
Join Guild members and Guild Partners for this VIP event on September 14th, 2026 from 3-4:30 pm. Enjoy light refreshments and an open bar while you network exclusively with the Guild members and other EDOs!
Past Fall Forums
Previous Dates & Locations
2015 | Philadelphia, PA | October 26-28
2016 | Little Rock, AR | October 24-26
2017 | Seattle, WA | September 25-27
2018 | Greenville, SC | September 10-12
2019 | Dallas/Plano, TX | September 9-11
2021 | Dallas, TX | November 8-10
2022 | Richmond, VA | September 19-21
2023 | New Orleans, LA | October 16-18
2024 | Detroit, MI | September 23-25 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | October 1-3
2025 Participating Guild Members at the Fall Forum in Indianapolis
Thank You to our 2025 Fall Forum Sponsors
