Leadership At Every Level

 

 

Meeting The Moment: Economic Development's New Era

As economic development transforms faster than ever, leaders across all career stages must evolve quickly to stay ahead.

IEDC's 2025 Leadership Summit brings together professionals at every career stage to shape the future of our field. Through specialized tracks dedicated to C-suite executives, mid-level professionals, emerging talent, and diverse leaders, you'll gain actionable insights and strategies to thrive as leaders in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Get ready for vibrant workshops, engaging activities, brainstorming sessions, lively tours, and unparalleled access to key policymakers and federal agencies in our nation's capital, Washington, DC!

Join us from February 23rd-25th and leave equipped to lead in the new era of economic development. 

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Embark On The Front Range Experience

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Sign up for one-of-a-kind tours and emerse yourself in all that Denver and its people have to offer.

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The field of economic development is evolving, and so is our Summit.

Our reimagined Leadership Summit breaks the traditional conference mold with active, hands-on learning at every career level, from c-suite executives to emerging talent. Get ready for:

  • Collaborative think tanks
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Expert-led D.C. exploration
  • Impact labs
  • Access to key policymakers and federal agencies

Learn from Leaders

Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Mary Ellen Wiederwohl
Sybongile Cook
Grace A. Belangia, MS
Lara Fritts, CEcD, FM
Mignonne Hollis, MBA, AZED Pro