2025 Annual Conference

IEDA Annual Conference
March 4-5, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Boise Downtown
348 S 13th Street
Boise, Idaho

Register to attend the annual conference for the latest updates in economic development in Idaho and connecting with your colleagues from around the state. Complete the form below and pay through the ticket link.

Early Registration Member Rate is $250.00 until February 1st, 2025. Early Registration Non-Member Rate is $299.00

February 2 - March 2nd Member Registration fee $325.00, Non-Member Registration fee is $400.00
Registration closes March 2nd, 10:00PM MST

Cancellation Policy:
To receive a full refund on the registration fee the cancellation must be requested prior to February 14. After February 14 no refunds will be issued however a participant may request a substitution participant for their registration. Requests for cancellation must be sent to [email protected]

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships will be available to support attendance at the workshop. Please complete a scholarship application here to be considered. Applications are due by January 13, 2025.

Annual Conference Registration

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Hotel

Rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn, Boise Downtown. The conference room block can be accessed here: https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/brk5xe
Rooms must be booked by February 6, 2025

Agenda

March 3rd 1:30-3:30
Pre-Conference Tours, $25 additional cost
Experience Downtown Boise and how the City has worked with partners to create a unique 3rd place inviting to visitors and residents alike. Experience how the creative economy is helping downtown thrive. Tour led by Andrea Cantor, City of Boise.

March 4th, 2025

7:30-8:15 - Registration Open and Networking

8:15-8:30 Welcome and Introductions

8:30-9:45 Economic Outlook, Bowtie Economist Elliot Eisenberg

9:45-10:00 Networking Break

10:00-11:00 Using AI at Work, Kenneth Brook, AdPromp.Ai

11:05 - 11:45 Legislative Session Updates, Kelley Packer, AIC and Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

12:00-1:00 Networking Lunch & Awards

1:00-1:15 Sponsor Recognition

1:15-2:05 Stories on the Ground, Best Practices for Innovation Economies

2:15-3:00 The Down Low on Downtowns: Revitalization Best Practices from Idaho Communities

3:00-3:15 Networking Break

3:15-4:00 Leadership Development, Deni Hoehne, Director of Talent Development, Winco Foods

4:00-5:30 Networking Reception

March 5th
8:30-9:00 Welcome and Introduction of Sponsors

9:00-10:00 Power Dynamics, Idaho Power and INL, Small Modular Reactors

10:00-10:15 Networking Break

10:15-11:00 Membership Meeting, Elections and Committee Updates

11:00-11:45 Growing Idaho's Workforce Pipeline

11:45-12:00 Closing Remarks

To be added to the contact list for future updates please send an email to [email protected]

IEDA Fall Workshop​September 24 & 25