About
Area Development is pleased to return to South Florida and the Loews Coral Gables Hotel for the annual Fall Consultants Forum, taking place December 7-9, 2026.
The program will provide the opportunity to hear from and network with more than 20 leading site consultants and industry experts who will head a fast-paced agenda focused on the trends influencing corporate location decisions and economic development strategy.
Schedule
The Forum opens Monday night with a reception and dinner. The Tuesday program consists of mainstage presentations and panels followed by multiple breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. The conference concludes Wednesday with additional breakout sessions.
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Registration
Sponsorship
Past Agenda
Hotel
2025 Fall Forum Feedback
“As a first-time attendee, I was very impressed with the program. Lots of great topics covered and made some valuable connections.”
Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, Louisiana
“Great event as usual! Your events always stand out for how much more approachable and engaged the consultants are with the attendees”
Florida Power & Light
“As usual a productive time learning about trends and best practices and networking with other practitioners and consultants”
SelectFlorida
“Great event, well organized, well communicated, good speaker lineup.”
Terracon
“My favorite Area Development conference that I have attended. Speakers were awesome.”
Maine & Co.
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