Are you interested in hosting the Annual UEDA Summit in 2026 or 2027? We’d love to hear from you! Please see the request for proposals for more information.
The UEDA Summit brings together university-centered economic development experts from across the country to network, share ideas, and learn best practices in regional economic development. By attending the annual Summit, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about cutting-edge economic development practices with from the Awards of Excellence nominees.
- Expand your network of colleagues to identify opportunities, develop partnerships, and apply best practices to your community.
- Share success stories and lessons learned with economic development professionals from centers, organizations, colleges, and universities throughout North America.
- Gain strategic insights on the ever-changing and vital roles of colleges and universities in local, regional, national, and international economic development.
The Summit takes place annually in September or October. Previous Summits have taken place in the following locations:
- 2024 South Bend, IN
- 2023 Salt Lake City, UT
- 2022 San Antonio, TX
- 2021 Savannah, GA
- 2020 Digital Summit
- 2019 Reno, NV
- 2018 Milwaukee, WI
- 2017 Long Beach, CA
- 2016 Roanoke, VA
- 2015 Anchorage, AK
- 2014 Santa Fe, NM
- 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
- 2012 Chattanooga, TN
- 2011 Indianapolis, IN
- 2010 Reno, NV
- 2009 San Antonio, TX
- 2008 St. Petersburg, FL.
Submit your letter of intent by February 5, 2025.