The Next 100 Years of Leadership: Seeing Further, Acting Faster, Leading Forward 

As economic development continues to transform at record speed, leaders across every career stage must adapt quickly to stay ahead. Join us February 7–9 in Washington, D.C. at the JW Marriott for the 2027 Leadership Summit!

IEDC’s Leadership Summit will bring together economic development leaders from around the world to advocate for policy priorities and shape the future of our field. With timely, specialized tracks, attendees will also walk away with strategies and insights to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

Conference Tracks

Seeing Further: Anticipating Change, Trends, and Opportunity

Acting Faster:
Agility, Decision-Making, and Organizational Readiness

Leading Forward: Community, Policy, and Transforming Economies

Leadership in Practice:
Stories, Tools and Lessons from the Field 

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
Sunday
  • Pre-Conference Activities
    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Opening Plenary
    3:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Reception
    5:00 – 6:30 PM
Monday
  • Morning Plenary
    8:00 – 9:30 AM
  • Breakout Sessions
    9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
  • Keynote Lunch
    12:30 – 2:00 PM
  • Breakout Sessions
    2:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Industry Leaders Awards Reception
    6:00 PM
Tuesday
  • Closing Plenary
    8:00 – 9:30 AM
  • Breakout Sessions
    9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
  • Capitol Hill and Federal Agency Advocacy
    1:00 – 5:00 PM