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Championing Economic Development Superheroes

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Discover The Front Range

Calling all changemakers, visionaries, influencers, disruptors, and developers, the 2024 IEDC Annual Conference awaits! Your community, region, country, and world need you in Denver, CO, September 15-18, to join forces with thousands of economic development practitioners and thought leaders from around the globe as we celebrate and champion the unsung heroes of economic development.

This year's conference is more than just one of our standard gatherings; it's the premier platform to flip the script and transform our profession into one of the world's most recognized, understood, and attractive industries. By spotlighting the innovative work of economic development superheroes, we aim to inspire and equip you with the tools and knowledge to drive positive change and innovation in your community. This is your team's opportunity to unleash your inner economic development superheroes and elevate the economic development profession to new heights in the Mile High City.

Conference Theme: Championing Economic Development Superheroes 

The conference will explore the following tracks:

  • Marketing and Telling Our Stories
  • Talent and Workforce Strategies
  • Solving the Housing Crisis
  • Climate Change and Sustainability
  • Rural Prosperity
  • Entrepreneurship and Ecosystem Building
  • AI Strategies and Implementation
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