The Southern Economic Development Council will hold a series of virtual events throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027, including webinars and #AmericanSouth Roundtables. Webinars will feature the nation's leading experts to discuss foundational and emerging topics in economic development. Roundtable sessions, facilitated by SEDC's world-class members, will invite discussion around best practices, challenges, strategies, and initiatives driving the acceleration of economic development in the #AmericanSouth. SEDC encourages leaders to continue submitting ideas for these virtual events. Check out the upcoming schedule and stay tuned for more announcements!

Upcoming Virtual SEDC Events

More announcements to follow!

#American South Roundtable - Leveraging AI for Economic Development

November 10 | 3:00 E



#AmericanSouth Roundtable - Commercial Development & Public-Private Partnerships

November 24 | 2:00 E

Webinar - Winning Strategies in Economic Development

November 17 | 1:00 E



#AmericanSouth Roundtable - Working with Utilities

December 15 | 2:00 E


Webinar - The Future of the Rural American South: Emerging Trends, Threats & Opportunities

January 14 | 11:00 E

#AmericanSouth Roundtable - Rising After the Exit: Turning Closures into New Opportunity

January 28 | 2:30 E

Past Webinars & Free Downloads!

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