SEDC Announces Emerging Leaders Conference Speakers

The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), North America's premier regional economic development association representing 17 states and the world's best economic developers, is excited to invite you to the 2024 Emerging Leaders #YPCon. Scheduled for October 28 - 30 in Greenville, South Carolina, this event will unite the rising economic development stars in the #AmericanSouth. SEDC members will come together to foster community, delve into the fundamentals of economic development, explore methods to leverage momentum and opportunities in our communities and discuss strategies for career advancement. Additionally, members will be able to network with leading site selection consultants.

If you are 40 or under or any age with less than five years of economic development experience, the SEDC #YPCon is tailored for you. Today, SEDC is thrilled to introduce the world-class speaking lineup. Check out who's who below, and stay tuned for more announcements. Register today and join us for this exceptional gathering.

Emerging Leaders #YPCon Speakers

Andrew Ratchford

Site Selection Group

John Longshore

Newmark

Ciji Townsend

Balanced Not Busy

Jassy Ji

Cedric Colbert

Global Location Strategies

Kim Williams Davis

Quest Site Solutions

Blair Westmoreland

DMA

Dewey Evans

Site Selection Group

Chuck Sexton

Strategic Location Advisors

Anthony T.J. Michelic

Jorgenson Pace

Tim Chason

The Chason Group

Parker Wyatt

Global Location Strategies

Moriah Williams

Wichita Falls Chamber

Jake Weir

R. J. Corman Railroad

Kelly Forbes

Madisonville-Hopkins EDC

Andrea Anderson

Ardmore Development Authority

Maria Satira

Greenville ENC Alliance

Katie Harris

Global Location Strategies

Ron Bertasi

GIS WebTech

Brian Gwin

Norfolk Southern

Richard Blackwell

Agracel

Eli Falls

Moffatt & Nichol

Ben Temple

ECS

Andrew Camp

Thomas & Hutton

Bryan Farlow

Thomas & Hutton

Scott Poag

Yates Construction

Josh Thornton

TVA

Ben McDaniel

Barrow-Braselton

Joint EDA

Kellen Riley

CSX

Molly Hall

Maynard Nexsen

Courtland Robinson

Brasfield & Gorrie

Joe Hines

Timmons Group

Tyler Chaffee

TVA

Emerging Leaders Info

Emerging Leaders #YPCon | October 28 - 30

Member Registration: $349

Non-Member Registration: $549

Agenda Sneak Peek | Topics to Include:

Site Selectors Panels (2), RFI Training, Electric 101, Natural Gas 101, Rail 101, Taxes and Incentives, Site Development, Advancing Your ED Career, Marketing and Free Resources, Logistics Comparisons, AI, Open Mic Roundtable, Design/Build, Receptions (2), and more.

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Conference HQ | Hotel Accommodations

AC Hotel Greenville

315 S Main St | Greenville, SC 29601

Room rate | $199

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