Join us in St. Louis for the 2027 Guild Fall Forum!

Join the Site Selectors Guild for the 2027 Fall Forum, an intentionally smaller gathering designed to create more meaningful access, conversation and connection among site selectors, economic developers and business leaders shaping location strategy and investment decisions.

Created in response to economic developers seeking more direct, one-on-one engagement with Guild Members, the Fall Forum is approximately half the size of the Guild’s Spring Conference and maintains a ratio of roughly eight economic developers to every site selector. With about half of the Guild’s membership participating, the Forum offers a more intimate conference environment with greater opportunities to build relationships, exchange ideas and engage directly with leading location strategy experts.

From September 13-15, 2027, the Fall 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 Fall Forum promises to be as inspiring as it is impactful.

Back by Popular Demand for 2027: 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 9, 2027 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!

Sponsor the Fall Forum

For even more direct networking opportunities with the Site Selectors Guild members, consider a sponsorship with many enhanced benefits –  Download the 2027 Guild Fall Forum Sponsorship deck.

New this year: Maximize your visibility and your investment! Bundle sponsorships across Spring Conference & Fall Forum by January 29, 2027 to unlock exclusive multi-event savings. Contact Samantha Jefferson at [email protected] to create a customized annual sponsorship package that aligns with your organization’s goals.

Guild Partner-Only VIP Event

Join Guild members for an exclusive event for Guild Partners on September 13, 2027 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy networking exclusively with Guild members and other Guild Partners to set the stage before the conference begins and people will be talking about long after the last encore. Guild Partners should register for the event here. If you are unsure whether you are a Guild Partner, check our roster here.

We will see you at the Fall Forum!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

The Bi-State St. Louis Region