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Built for this Moment: Learning from Legacy, Leading with Impact

Next stop: New Orleans!

Calling all changemakers, visionaries, and developers! The 2026 IEDC Annual Conference is heading to New Orleans, Louisiana, October 25-28 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

Join thousands of economic development professionals and thought leaders from around the world as we gather in a city that embodies resilience and reinvention. Together, we'll explore bold strategies, celebrate community transformation, and accelerate the future of economic development.

 

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5-Mar-27-2026-06-56-33-9528-PM
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