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LMI Institute + 66th C2ER Annual Conference

The 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference is the premier professional development event for economic and workforce development researchers.

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Dates: Jun 17-19, 2026
Location: Memphis, TN
Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Attendees: 300
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About this conference

The 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference is the premier professional development event for economic and workforce development researchers. With a theme focused on 'Mobilizing Data for Community Resilience', the conference offers an ideal venue for exposure to top-level economic development research practitioners and labor market information analysts from across the U.S. Attendees can expect individual breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and roundtables, providing extensive networking opportunities and a chance to explore data-driven development in action. The conference primarily targets researchers and decision-makers from state labor market information, economic development, and workforce development offices, as well as community colleges and workforce boards.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available to highlight brands and engage with a network of government and nonprofit decision makers and researchers in U.S. community, economic, and workforce development. Options range from major event sponsorships (e.g., Crown of the Conference Co-Sponsor at $25,000+, Backyard BBQ Sponsor at $15,000) to exhibitor booths (e.g., The Headliner at $4,000, The Rhythm Track for government agencies at $1,500). Additional 'Encore Packages' and 'Jukebox Upgrades' offer exclusive branded experiences such as reception hosting, branded lanyards, mobile app presence, tote bags, and sponsored breakout sessions.