2027 Annual Conference

NCEDA conferences offer economic development professionals from across North Carolina opportunities to expand knowledge, sharpen skills, and build connections. Sessions focus on practical topics such as workforce development, site development, business incentives, legislative action, career development, and community marketing and branding. Attendees also connect with peers, real estate, site selection, and corporate management contacts, gaining information and contacts to better serve their communities. The conference agenda is dynamic, featuring insights from government, business, and education leaders on state competitiveness, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, and business development strategies. It provides meaningful value professionally and personally.