The EDAA Young Professional group will be gathering in Birmingham, AL on October 17-18 for our second market tour of the year! This gathering will serve as an opportunity for up-and-coming leaders in the economic development field to learn best practices, get a glimpse into development from the perspective of another community, learn innovative economic development tools, and network.
The cost of attendance is $75 and will include lunch and a happy hour on Thursday and breakfast on Friday. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of other meals, hotel stay, and additional incurred cost. A room reservation can be made with a group rate at the Elyton Hotel ($195/night) and Fairfield Inn & Suites ($149/night) in downtown Birmingham.
We kindly ask that you register by Friday, September 13. Looking forward to hopefully seeing you in Birmingham!
Event name: EDAA Young Professionals Market Tour – Birmingham, AL
Dates: Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18, 2024
Registration fee: $75
Hotel reservations:
- Hotel block linked here.
- Elyton Hotel ($195/night)
- Fairfield Inn & Suites ($149/night)
Agenda:
Thursday, October 17
- 8:30 am: Coffee & Breakfast (optional)
- 9:30 am: Market tour commences
- 10:00 am: Life science insights tour
- 11:30 am: Young professional lunch
- 1:30 pm: Innovation panel
- 3:00 pm: Economic development & consultants panel
- 6:00 pm: Downtown happy hour (optional)
- 7:30 pm: Group dinners
Friday, October 18
- 9:00 am: Utility breakfast
- 10:30 am: Market tour concludes