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2026 EDAA Summer Conference July 19 - July 22, 2026
2026-07-19 11:00 - 2026-07-22 12:00 UTC | The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa, 1 Grand Boulevard, Point Clear, AL, 36532, United States
2026 EDAA Summer Conference
July 19-22, 2026
The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa
Agenda
Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitor Opportunities

Online registration for the Summer Conference will open to members on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and non-members on Monday, May 4, 2026.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

There are two ways to register for the 2026 EDAA Summer Conference:
1) Online at www.edaa.org. Registration is $600 for EDAA Members and $850 for Non-Members.
2) By mail (form) to EDAA, 2 North Jackson Street, Suite 302, Montgomery, AL 36104

Please complete the online registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA.

** Members MUST log in to EDAA profile to receive member rates**

REGISTRATION POLICIES

• If mailing registration forms, payment MUST accompany registration form

• EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations

• EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration

• Registration must be received no later than June 14, 2026. A late fee of $150 will be added beginning Monday, June 15, 2026.

REGISTRATION FEES

Member and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions, all meals, receptions and breaks.

Partner/Guest registration fees include Sunday night reception and Monday night reception and dinner ONLY. It does not include conference sessions, breakfast, Governor’s Luncheon or breaks throughout the conference. Partner/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates.

CANCELLATIONS FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Cancellation deadline is July 6, 2026. In order to obtain a refund, less the $50 processing fee, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by July 6, 2026, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by July 6, 2026, is required to pay the balance in full, whether you are able to attend or not. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification, however, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THE GRAND
You must complete your conference registration before you will be able to make room reservations at the Grand. Once your conference registration is completed you will receive a thank you email where you will be provided with a link and instructions on how to book a room in our room block. You will also be able to view/print your invoice/receipt. Reservations must be made by June 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and are based on first-come, first-served and availability to receive conference rate. Room rates are $355.00 Bayside; $305.00 Deluxe Guestroom; $375.00 Spa Building Marina and $325.00 Spa Building Resort view room; Lodge King Suites $485.00; Spa Building King Suites $545.00 and Spa Building Queen-Queen Suites $565.00.
**IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THEM THROUGH THE HOTEL. CONTACT EDAA AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE CANCELLATIONS. THIS WILL PREVENT A FINANCIAL IMPACT TO THE ASSOCIATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.**

18th Annual Alabama Retail Reception
2026-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Piero’s Italian Cuisine, 355 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
EDAA Members,
The Economic Development Association of Alabama Retail Committee is pleased to invite you to our 18th Annual Alabama Retail Reception in Las Vegas.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Piero’s Italian Cuisine
355 Convention Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Many of you have joined us in years past, we truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you! Please note that we have a new location this year!
This reception is always a great way to kick off ICSC — an opportunity to get some business done before the show begins or simply reconnect and catch up on the past year in a relaxed setting.
We hope you will make plans to join us.
Click here to register.
Invitation

2026 EDAA Winter Conference
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-28 17:00 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
2026 EDAA Winter Conference
January 26 – 28, 2026
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
Agenda
Sponsorships
Exhibitors
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
1) Online at www.edaa.org.
2) By mail (form) to EDAA, 2 North Jackson Street, Suite 302, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Please complete the registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA. You will receive registration confirmation via email.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
• Payment MUST accompany registration form
• EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations
• EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration
• Registration must be received no later than January 9, 2026
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation deadline is January 6, 2026.. In order to obtain a refund, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by January 6, 2026, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by January 6, 2026, will be required to pay the balance in full. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification, however, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
REGISTRATION FEES
Member and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions, all meals, receptions and breaks.
Spouse/Guest registration fees do not include conference sessions, breakfast, lunch or breaks throughout the conference. Spouse/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates.
Hotel Reservations at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
Reservations must be made by December 29, 2025, to receive conference rate. Room rates are $182.00 per night plus taxes and fees.

2025 EDAA Summer Conference July 27 - July 30, 2025
2025-07-27 11:00 - 2025-07-30 12:00 | The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa, 1 Grand Boulevard, Point Clear, AL, 36532, United States
Agenda l Grand Hotel Marriott
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED DUE TO CAPACITY
THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS
THE ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT
July 27 – 30, 2025
The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa
Registration will open April 2, 2025 for MEMBERS ONLY
Registration will open May 2, 2025 for Non-Members
Online registration for the Summer Conference will close Wednesday, July 10th. Anyone requesting to register after this date will be charged $675 for members and $875 for non-members. If you have not registered and wish to attend, please complete the registration by Friday, July 11, 2025. There will be no refunds issued after July 11, 2025.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
There are two ways to register for the 2025 EDAA Summer Conference

1) Online at www.edaa.org. Registration is $575 for EDAA Members and $775 for Non-Members.
2) By mail (form) to EDAA, 2 North Jackson Street, Suite 302, Montgomery, AL 36104
Please complete the online registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA.

** Members MUST log in to EDAA profile receive member rates**
REGISTRATION POLICIES
• If mailing registration forms, payment MUST accompany registration form

• EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations

• EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration

• Registration must be received no later than July 11, 2025.

REGISRATION FEES
Member and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions, all meals, receptions and breaks.
Partner/Guest registration fees include Sunday night reception and Monday night reception and dinner ONLY. It does not include conference sessions, breakfast, Governor’s Luncheon or breaks throughout the conference. Partner/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates.
CANCELLATIONS FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Cancellation deadline is July 11, 2025. In order to obtain a refund, less the $50 processing fee, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by July 11, 2025, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by July 11, 2025, is required to pay the balance in full, whether you are able to attend or not. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification, however, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THE GRAND

You must complete your conference registration before you will be able to make room reservations at the Grand. Once your conference registration is completed you will receive a thank you page where you will be provided with a link and instructions on how to book a room in our room block. You will also be able to view/print your invoice/receipt. Reservations must be made by June 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., and are based on first-come, first-served and availability to receive conference rate. Room rates are $344.00 Bayside; $294.00 Deluxe Guestroom; $364.00 Spa Building Marina and $314.00 Spa Building Resort view room.
**IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THEM THROUGH THE HOTEL. CONTACT EDAA AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE CANCELLATIONS. THIS WILL PREVENT A FINANCIAL IMPACT TO THE ASSOCIATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.**

EDAA Education Committee Program - Alabama Development Fund
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Alabama Center for Commerce, 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 770, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: Free to EDAA Members
Deadline to Register: May 28, 2025
Location: Alabama Department of Commerce Auditorium, 7th Floor, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
Presenter: Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair
Program Description:
Join EDAA as we welcome Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair for a discussion about the State’s newest economic development initiative, the Alabama Development Fund. The program will provide funding for initiatives of the Catalyst strategic plan.
This event will provide our membership with critical information about the Fund and its application.
Click here to register

2025 Alabama Retail Reception
2025-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Sunday, May 18, 2025
The Bellagio
Grand Patio
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Click here to register
The EDAA Retail Committee would like to invite all Alabama ICSC members to join us for the Annual Alabama Retail Alliance Reception in Las Vegas. This reception will provide EDAA members an opportunity to network while giving new comers a head start on meeting developers and brokers before the start of the show.
We appreciate our past sponsors and look forward to another great event this year. Sponsorship options are listed below along with the number of attendees provided with each sponsorship level.
We hope you will make plans to join us and look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
Sponsorship Levels

$500 2 Attendees
$1,000 3 Attendees
$1,500 4 Attendees
$2,000 5 Attendees
$2,500 6 Attendees
$3,000 8 Attendees

Please register NO LATER than May5, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Fowler at sheri@edaa.org or by calling 334.676.2085

Young Professional Market Tour: Montgomery
2025-04-29 09:30 - 2025-04-30 10:00 | Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, 600 S Court Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104
EDAA Young Professional Market Tours
Montgomery, Alabama
The EDAA YP Market Tours provide an opportunity for young professionals that are a part of EDAA to immerse themselves in the state’s unique offerings. Each market tour includes an industry tour, discussions with local leaders, and educational sessions about the area, allowing YPs to see firsthand what characterizes each market. These experiences not only enhance their regional knowledge and expertise but also foster invaluable connections with the next generation of economic development professionals.
Dates: Tuesday, April 29 to Wednesday, April 30
Location: Montgomery, AL
Registration fee: $150
Recommended hotels:

Tentative agenda:
Tuesday, April 29

9:30 am – Commencement of tour
10:00 am – Montgomery regional overview
11:30 am – Lunch
1:00/1:30 pm – Capitol tour
2:30/3:00 pm – Industry tour
4:00 – Depart for hotel
5:00 pm – Networking happy hour
6:00 – Biscuits game

Wednesday, April 30

9:00 am – Networking breakfast
10:00 am – Conclusion of tour

Click here to register.

2025 EDAA Winter Conference
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-01-29 11:30 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
2025 EDAA Winter Conference
January 27 – 29, 2025
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center

Renaissance Room Block Will Close December 26, 2024 – (Rooms available with arrival Monday, January 27 – Wednesday, January 29)
Embassy Suites, Overflow Hotel Room Block Will Close December 28, 2024

Click Here to Register
Agenda
Sponsorships
Exhibitors
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
There are two ways to register for the 2025 EDAA Winter Conference (Members – $575 and Non-Members – $775)
1) Online at www.edaa.org. You must log into your EDAA profile and scroll down to the calendar and click 2025 EDAA Winter Conference to receive the member rate.
2) By mail (form) to EDAA, 2 North Jackson Street, Suite 302, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Please complete the registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA. You will receive registration confirmation via email.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
• Payment MUST accompany registration form
• EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations
• EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration
• Registration must be received no later than January 10, 2025.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation deadline is January 10, 2025. In order to obtain a refund, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by January 10, 2025, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by January 10, 2025, will be required to pay the balance in full. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification, however, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
REGISTRATION FEES
Member and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions, all meals, receptions and breaks.
Spouse/Guest registration fees do not include conference sessions, breakfast, lunch or breaks throughout the conference. Spouse/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates.
Hotel Reservations at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
Reservations must be made by December 26, 2024, to receive conference rate. Room rates are $169.00 per night plus taxes and fees.

2024 EDAA Retail Reception
2024-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Bellagio Monet 1 & Patio
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The EDAA Retail Committee would like to invite all Alabama ICSC members to join us for the Annual Alabama Retail Alliance Reception in Las Vegas. This reception will provide EDAA members an opportunity to network while giving new comers a head start on meeting developers and brokers before the start of the show.
We appreciate our past sponsors and look forward to another great event this year. Sponsorship options are listed below along with the number of attendees provided with each sponsorship level.
We hope you will make plans to join us and look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
Registration (No Sponsorship)

$250

Sponsorship Levels

$500 2 Attendees
$1,000 3 Attendees
$1,500 4 Attendees
$2,000 5 Attendees
$2,500 6 Attendees
$3,000 8 Attendees

Please register NO LATER than May 10, 2024
Click here to register.
