The 2024 SEDC Annual Conference is set for July 28 - 30 in beautiful and historic Savannah, Georgia. As the largest gathering of economy builders in the American South, the SEDC Annual Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to network, strategize with world-class leaders, and celebrate and promote new economic development. Our 3-day agenda will feature many of the most distinguished and influential experts, including many of the professionals responsible for the American South's ascension as the planet's third-largest economy and the world's premier investment location. Today, we are excited to announce many of these renowned speakers. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from these leading authorities and engage in strategic discussions covering all ED verticals. Meet the speaking team below and watch for more announcements!

First Announced #SEDC2024 Speakers

More Announcements to Follow

CEO Alan H. Shaw

Norfolk Southern

Governor Brian P. Kemp

State of Georgia (Invited)

Assistant Secretary

Alejandra Y. Castillo

U.S. Department of Commerce

Bill Cork

Mississippi Development Authority

Christopher Chung

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

Secretary Mitch Carmichael

West Virginia Department of Economic Development

Commissioner Pat Wilson

Georgia Department of Economic Development

Dep. Secretary Ashely Teasdel

South Carolina Department of Commerce

Steve Spartin

JLL

Amy Holloway

EY

Alan Reeves

Newmark

Gray Swoope

VisionFirst Advisors

Bob Westover

Colliers

Brian Kelsey

EY

David Hickey

Hickey & Associates

Minah Hall

Compass Key Site Solutions

Shelby Zaricor

Global Location Strategies

Mayor Alan Keck

City of Somerset

Tushar V. Chikhliker

Maynard Nexsen

Jessica Breaux

Amazon

Pierce Homer

Moffatt & Nichol

Ted Abernathy

Economic Leadership

Steven Wright

Chesapeake Economic Development

Ford Graham

McGuireWoods

Raul Peralta

ECS

Christopher Crane

Arkansas Film Commission

Dr. Gary Wagner

University of Louisiana

Cody Thacker

Scout Motors

Jim Arnold

The Sports Facilities Companies

Ron Bertasi

GIS WebTech

Meryl Fisackerly

Golden Triangle Development LINK

Bryan Farlow

Thomas & Hutton

Parker Wyatt

Global Location Strategies

Brian Gwin

Norfolk Southern

Scott Poag

Yates Construction

Jana Dyke

Albany-Dougherty EDC

Oppie Jordan

Carolinas Gateway Partnership

Andrea Anderson

Ardmore Development Authority

Jack Thomas

Little Rock Regional Chamber

Chris Masingill

St. Tammany Corporation

Anne-Tyler Morgan

McBrayer

Christopher Stelly

Louisiana Economic Development

Cyndi Dancy

Garner Economics

Daniel Gundersen

Camoin Associates

Jon Baggett

South Carolina Department of Commerce

Dr. Pete Fullerton

Kansas City Aviation

Lee Thomas

Georgia Film

Eli Falls

Moffatt & Nichol

Maria Satira

Greenville-Eastern North Carolina Alliance

Jason Giulietti

Central SC Alliance

Misti Martin

Cherokee Office of Economic Development

Guy Gaster

North Carolina Film Office

Kat Saunders

Economic Leadership

Jeff Ruble

Richland County Economic Development

Corey Wise

Thomas & Hutton

Ben McDaniel

Barrow-Braselton Joint EDA

Chris Bartley

Terracon

2024 SEDC Annual Conference Info

SEDC Annual Conference | July 28 - 30


Member Registration: $695

Non-Member Registration: $995

Exhibitor Registration: $1,500




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