2024 Leadership Summit - Phoenix, AZ

We look forward to seeing you at IEDC’s 2024 Leadership Summit! This year’s event will be centered on the theme, ‘Driving Global Collaboration,’ where we will focus on fostering international partnerships and coalitions to address shared challenges from climate change and resiliency to food security and sustainability. Unified by our mission to strengthen our communities’ long-term well-being, safety, security, and prosperity, it is imperative that we work together to build equitable economic development ecosystems in communities around the world for future generations.

The Summit will focus on the following themes and tracks: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Industry; Foreign Direct Investment; Partnerships and Collaboration; and Leadership Development.

Infrastructure, Innovation, and Industry

Invest In & Upgrade Our Industries and Infrastructure
Champion Innovation & Sustainable Technologies
Ensure Equitable Access to Information and Financial Markets

Foreign Direct Investment

Overcome Community Financial Constraints
Reduce Escalating Trade Tensions
Increase Access to Critical Data
Bridge the Digital Divides Globally

Partnerships and Collaborations

Reinforce Multilateralism
Unite Cross-Industry & Profession Stakeholders
Engage Local, Regional, National, and International Agencies
Recognize our Shared Mission & Common Goal

Leadership Development

Nurture Bold Visions and Diverse Skill Sets
Invest in Our Emerging Leaders & Future Economic Developers
Recruit Experienced Talent to Navigate Dynamic Challenges
Build & Strengthen Talent Pipelines