Economic Future Forum
June 7-9, 2015 │ Madison, WI
Register by March 15, and save with our Early Registration rates!

The 2015 Economic Future Forum, formerly known as the IEDC Spring Conference, will analyze trends in existing and emerging industries, while demonstrating how to foster and grow industry clusters.

The Forum will demonstrate how Wisconsin has leveraged its well-maintained transportation infrastructure, quality education, and exceptional talent into the ideal location for dynamic and innovative industry clusters.

Wisconsin is home to thriving industries, including manufacturers of automotive vehicles and parts, marine products, and food and beverage processing (Wisconsin cheese and beer, anyone?). The state also has industry clusters in information technology, biotechnology and medical devices.

Wisconsin can only do this with the support of multiple organizations, including industry trade groups, government agencies, organizations providing technical assistance, and education and research facilities.

Join us in Madison to discuss innovating for prosperity, leveraging human capital, and maintaining strong positions in legacy sectors while growing and expanding into new sectors.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Rebecca Blank, PhD 
Chancellor 
University of Wisconsin-Madison 
Madison, WI

JoAnn Crary, CEcD 
President 
Saginaw Future Inc. 
Saginaw, MI

Barry Matherly, CEcD 
Senior Vice President, Business Development 
Greater Richmond Partnership 
Richmond, VA

Susan Wallace, PhD 
General Manager, Philips Radiation Oncology Systems 
Philips Healthcare 
Fitchburg, WI

Have a cool idea or best practice you want to share at our conference?
Ignite® IEDC is back for another lightning round of public speaking on economic development issues!  Come to learn about a new idea, a successful project or program, and much more.  Speakers have 5 minutes and 20 slides to enlighten you!

To apply to be featured during Ignite IEDC, please send a 250 word proposal and bio to [email protected] by Friday, April 10, 2015. Speakers will be announced by early May. 

Reserve Your Hotel Room Now
Conference Location: 
Monona Terrace Convention Center 
1 John Nolan Drive 
Madison, WI 53703

Headquarters Hotel: 
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace 
9 East Wilson Street 
Madison, WI 53703 
Phone: (608) 255-5100

IEDC Group Rate: $155 single/double 
Group Rate Cutoff: Friday, May 15, 2015