The Economic Development Tech Summit

Most economic development conferences focus on policy, marketing, or high-level strategy. The Economic Development Tech Summit is different because it focuses specifically on technology, tools, and practical workflows used by modern economic development organizations.

Sessions are designed to be hands-on, practical, and collaborative, giving attendees the opportunity to explore real-world solutions, learn from peers, and discover new ways to use data, GIS, AI, automation, and digital tools to support economic development.

The Economic Development Tech Summit is the only event of its kind, focused specifically on economic development technology.

The summit is designed for economic development professionals who want to better understand and leverage the technologies that are shaping the future of economic development.

Typical attendees include:

• Business attraction and retention professionals
• Research and data analysts
• GIS professionals working with economic development teams
• Marketing and communications staff supporting EDOs
• Technology partners and consultants working in the industry

Whether you are highly technical or just starting to explore new tools, sessions will include content for multiple experience levels.

Absolutely. The Tech Summit is not limited to GIS WebTech customers.

The event is designed to bring together the broader economic development community to discuss technology trends, tools, strategies, and best practices across the industry. Many sessions focus on workflows, data, AI, automation, mapping, and digital tools that apply regardless of what platforms your organization currently uses.

In fact, the diversity of perspectives from different organizations and technology environments makes the discussions even more valuable.

No. The Tech Summit is not a sales conference.

While GIS WebTech is hosting the event, the goal is to create a space where economic development professionals can learn from each other, share ideas, and explore emerging technologies shaping the industry.

Sessions will include:

• Peer-led discussions
• Small group working sessions
• Learning labs
• Industry trend conversations

The focus is on education, collaboration, and innovation in economic development technology.

Yes. The Tech Summit is intentionally designed to be highly interactive.

In addition to traditional sessions, the agenda will include small group discussions, working sessions, and collaborative learning labs where participants can share experiences, ask questions, and explore ideas together.

No. While some sessions will cover advanced technology topics, many sessions will focus on practical applications and strategies that are accessible to non-technical professionals.

If you are curious about how technology can help your organization work more effectively, you will find valuable insights regardless of your technical background.

Alpharetta is a vibrant city just north of Atlanta known for its excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Attendees can explore Downtown Alpharetta, which is filled with restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and lively gathering spaces. The area also features parks and greenways for those who want to get outdoors during their stay.

Please visit the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau website to plan your stay:

https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/

The Economic Development Tech Summit is intentionally designed to be a smaller, more interactive non-traditional event aimed at delivering deep, practical technology content.

Rather than large lecture-style sessions, the summit emphasizes discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Many sessions will include small group conversations, working sessions, and learning labs where participants can actively engage with peers and share ideas.

This format creates more opportunities to ask questions, exchange experiences, and build meaningful connections with other economic development professionals interested in technology.