Women in Economic Development Forum 2026
Organized by Area Development (AreaDevelopment.com)
Area Development is pleased to be returning to the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile for the annual Women in Economic Development Forum, taking place October 7th-9th.
- Dates
- Oct 7-9, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 145
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About this conference
Area Development is pleased to be returning to the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile for the annual Women in Economic Development Forum, taking place October 7th-9th. Limited to 145 attendees, the conference will provide the opportunity to hear from and network with leading site consultants and industry experts who will head an agenda focused on the trends influencing corporate location decisions and economic development strategy. The Forum opens Wednesday night with a reception and dinner. The Thursday program consists of mainstage presentations and panels followed by breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. The conference concludes Friday morning with additional breakout sessions.
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