UEDA is proud to recognize May 4-8, 2026 as Economic Development Week alongside our partners at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
To mark this occasion, we are reflecting on how universities are at the center of regional economic growth.
This year marks UEDA’s 50th anniversary of helping university-centered economic development leaders implement talent, innovation, and place-based strategies to grow their communities. Indeed, universities are at the forefront of supporting the implementation of practical talent solutions to prepare the next-generation workforce, aligning regions to shifting federal priorities, and building integrated partnerships with industry and government to shape what comes next.
UEDA is committed to working with university-centered regional economic development experts and our partners to chart the future of regional growth, and we welcome you to join us on this journey.