Ultimately, conference site proposals must be approved by the CUED Conference Committee, whose members you can also find through the CUED Membership Center. Four technical conferences are held annually to explore in depth the economic development topics that are of foremost importance to the practitioner. Topics at these conferences range from asset management, technology, industrial development, and marketing to neighborhood commercial revitalization, real estate finance, and tourism. The topics are selected by the CUED Conference Committee based on the needs of the membership. The June and November conferences each bring 80-200 attendees from across the country.
Attendance depends upon the city, topic, and speakers.
An optional workshop is generally held on the afternoon of the second day of the conference. Also, a tour of a local economic development project or other area highlights may be offered in conjunction with the conference. A representative of the host organization will be asked to serve on the program committee and recommend local speakers. In addition, a representative of the organization will be invited to address the opening session of the conference. A tour, if offered, would be arranged by the host organization.