First time attending an IEDC Conference? Join members of IEDC leadership for the opportunity to network with seasoned professionals.  This session will provide peer to peer insight on how to get the most value from the programs, networking, business development events and other opportunities available during the 2024 event.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant, historic Downtown Phoenix business and entertainment district on this one-of-a-kind walking tour. Discover local staples, new developments, and hubs of academica and research, beginning with the Phoenix Bioscience Core, a biotech hub anchored by UArizona, ASU and NAU, and ending with a walk down Roosevelt Row to experience the thriving local arts, food, and business scene.

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Embark on an exclusive behind-the-scenes on & off bus tour to the site of the largest-attended golf tournament in the world, the Waste Management (WM) Phoenix Open at Tournament Players Club (TPC) Scottsdale. Discover what goes into this renowned event just days before it kicks off. Join us on this opportunity to witness firsthand how Greater Phoenix has harnessed the power of "mega-events" to catapult economic development in the region, and how to apply similar strategies in your community.   

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Autonomous vehicle company Waymo chose Phoenix as a pilot region and the first launch location of its self-driving car service. Hear from an expert who helped Waymo first establish its novel technology testing and service launch in the region. Understand the process, collaboration, and challenges addressed, resulting in the company now operating hundreds of Waymo One's across 225 square miles of Greater Phoenix, from Downtown Phoenix to Scottsdale to the East Valley.

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Arizona State University is one of the largest universities in the United States and has been ranked #1 in innovation for nine years in a row. This on and off bus tour will take a trip to the world-class Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in Mesa, AZ, which opened in fall 2022, hosts hundreds of students who will be making films, designing new virtual worlds and video games, and creating other immersive media experiences of all kinds. Attendees will also have a chance to visit nearby Main Street. Be sure to snap a pic at one of the many vibrant murals, all commissioned by local artists. The tour will wrap up with a visit to the Tempe campus, a tour of the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health, and a drive through the new Novus development. 

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Nestled in the heart of Phoenix, venture into Grand Canyon University's campus to explore its $1.7 billion in investments in the university and its radiating contributions to the surrounding community. Join us for an on & off bus tour to see the university's significant expansion as well as review strategies from its comprehensive five-point plan aiming to uplift families in need, foster safer neighborhoods, bolster home values, support K-12 education, and generate employment opportunities both on campus and in the west Phoenix area. 

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Tour the headquarters of OnePointOne, the trailblazing vertical farming company, on our on & off bus tour to Avondale. Discover how integrating automation, AI, and plant science is revolutionizing and enabling a more sustainable and efficient agricultural future. Engage and explore the complex as we discuss strategies to drive positive change while minimizing negative environmental outcomes and working cohesively within local ecosystems in communities around the world. 

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