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IEDA 2026 Annual Conference

IEDA Annual Conference
Boise, Idaho
April 1-2, 2026


Registration is now open. Contact 
[email protected] for assistance.

Early Bird Registration through Feb. 28th:
  • IEDA Members rate: $250
  • Non-Member rate: $299.

March 1-31st Registration Rate:
  • IEDA Members rate: $325
  • Non-Member rate: $400
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REGISTRATION LINK
Cancellation Policy:
To receive a full refund on the registration fee the cancellation must be requested prior to March 15, 2026. After March 15th 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] 
If you experience any difficulties with registration please email [email protected] or call/text 208-724-6021

Hotel

Rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn, Boise Downtown

Booking Link

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​Rooms must be booked by March 6, 2026 . The room rate is $181/night.

Agenda

Tuesday - March 31st
Pre-Conference Tour
1:00 – 2:30  Capitol Building tour
2:45 – 4:00  Department of Commerce new office open house, tour
 
5:00 – Board Meeting and Dinner
 
 Wednesday - April 1st
8:00-8:30        Registration & Networking
8:30-8:45        Welcome
8:45-9:30        Economic Trends and Outlook
9:30-10:15      Building Your Brand and Telling Your Story
10:15-10:30    Networking Break
10:30-11:00    Department of Commerce Update
11:00-11:45    State and Federal Policy Update – Idaho Legislative Review
11:45–12:00    Award Recognitions
12:00-12:45    Networking Lunch
1:00-1:15         Sponsors Recognition
1:15-2:00         FDI as an Economic Development Strategy in Idaho
2:05 -3:00        Opportunity Zones and the Next Iteration
3:00-3:15         Networking Break
3:15-4:00         Community Ignite
4:00-5:30         Networking Reception
 
Thursday – April 2nd
8:30-8:45         Welcome and Sponsor Recognition
8:45 -9:15        Micron’s Investment in Idaho – an Update
9:15-9:45         Idaho’s Great Wealth Transfer and Impact on Communities
9:45-10:15       Membership Meeting and Elections
10:15-11:15    When Horses FLY | The Harmony of ART, Science, and HUMAN Connections in Achieving Monumental Goals
11:30                  Raffle and Conclusion


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