Register for the IEDC 2027 Leadership Summit

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., for the 2027 Leadership Summit!  

 IEDC’s Leadership Summit will bring together professionals from emerging talent to seasoned executives 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.  

Online Registration closes
January 22, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET.

To register multiple people at one time, please use our registration form.

Registration Deadlines

  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: December 11, 2026
  • Regular Registration Deadline: January 22, 2027
  • Hotel Booking Deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Substitution Deadline: January 22, 2027
  • Payment Deadline: January 22, 2027
  • Online Registration Closes: January 22, 2027
  • Cancellation Deadline: January 22, 2027

Registration Deadlines

Register four or more attendees at once and receive a 10% group discount. For group registrations, use the Registration Form.

Early bird rates are valid through December 11, 2026.

*Restrictions apply. For questions about Conference and Membership Combo, contact membership@iedc.org.

  • Rate includes IEDC Membership through 12/31/27.
  • This offer is applicable to first time IEDC members.
  • This offer is not applicable to those affiliated with an existing organizational membership.
  • The approved rate is nonrefundable.
  • Replacement of a registered IEDC attendee by a business colleague will be accepted. If the original registrant was registered as an IEDC member, the new registrant must also be a member or become a member upon registering.

**Honorary Life Members can register for conferences at a reduced rate upon retirement.

Discounts cannot be combined.

Conference Registration Policy

Registration

  • Registrations will only be accepted and processed when payment, or an approved government purchase order, is included.
  • Registrations, or changes to registrations, will not be accepted over the phone as this does not provide an accurate record of the request.
  • To register by mail, submit this form and send payment to:
    IEDC, 1275 K St NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005.
    Fax form and copy of purchase order to: (202) 223-4745
  • Online registration closes on December 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM. On-site registration will be available.

Payment Policy

  • All payments sent to the IEDC office must be received by January 22, 2027, or registrants will be required to resolve unpaid balances onsite, excluding those with government purchase orders.
  • Conference attendees with a balance due will be required to remit payment before being admitted to the conference, with the exception of those attendees paying by government purchase order.
  • If a copy of your purchase order was not forwarded to IEDC, please present it at the onsite registration desk.

Cancellation, Refunds, Substitutions and No-Show Policy

  • There will be no refunds or credits for cancellations after January 22, 2027.
  • All cancellation requests must be in writing and can be emailed or sent to Cherrika Gordon at cgordon@iedc.org.
  • All registered attendees canceling their registration will be charged a $130 processing fee, regardless of when the written cancellation notice was received.
  • Cancellation requests received by IEDC prior to the close of business on January 22, 2027, will have their registration fees refunded or credited to a future IEDC event, less the $130 processing fee.
  • Replacement of a registered IEDC attendee by a business colleague will be accepted. If the original registrant was registered as an IEDC member, the new registrant must also be a member or become a member upon registering.
  • A registrant who does not submit a written cancellation, or attend the conference, is considered a “No Show.” No-shows are not eligible for refunds or credits, and are still liable for outstanding balances.

Acknowledgment

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