Site Selectors Guild International Conference

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 October. This is a significant milestone for us at the Site Selectors Guild, and we are particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing together our global network 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 Managing Director, Carrie Kelly at [email protected]. We look forward to partnering with you on this great opportunity!

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Event details

Date & Time

October 30, 2025

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

Venue

JW Marriott Frankfurt
Thurn-Und-Taxis-Platz 2
Frankfurt, Germany, 60313

Agenda

2025 SITE SELECTORS GUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Frankfurt, Germany | 30 October, 2025

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

08:00 – 08:45   BREAKFAST & 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
  • Local Economic Developers: Catalysts for Growth
  • The Talent Imperative: Addressing Workforce Needs

14:15 – 14:45    NETWORKING BREAK

14:45 – 16:00   BREAKOUT SESSIONS – REPEAT SESSIONS

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

Become a Sponsor Today!

STANDARD SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

All sponsorships include: Logo displayed on program, website, conference signage, and scrolling PowerPoint, and verbal recognition during opening and closing

General Registration

2025 International Conference Fast Facts

October 30, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany

8 Guild members in attendance

6:1 ratio of Attendees to Guild members

Early Bird Registration: €850 / $850 Registration Fee

After August 1 st: €950 / $950 Registration Fee

Hotel Registration

JW Marriott Frankfurt

Thurn-Und-Taxis-Platz 2

Frankfurt, Germany, 60313

Participating Guild Members

Tracey Hyatt Bosman

Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company
Chicago, IL

Darin Buelow

Deloitte Consulting LLP
Greater Chicago, IL

Andreas Dressler

Location Decisions
Berlin, Germany

Elias van Herwaarden

Locationperspectives
Brussels

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