Logistics Development Forum

Focusing on the Intersection between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and the Site Selection Process

Economic developers from local, regional, and state governments gather to meet with site selection consultants to discuss key logistics and supply chain management issues that businesses face when determining the best locations for new facilities, including manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing operations.

Meet Our New Education Directors

We are proud to introduce the Logistics Development Forum’s new education directors – Richard Blackwell and Jason Kester of Agracel, Inc. Richard and Jason bring a wealth of experience fostering industrial growth and community prosperity throughout the southeast, midwest and mid-atlantic regions of the country. Together they will be developing the 2025 educational programming, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to the team!

Meet One-on-One with Site Selection Consultants to Discuss Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges

The Logistics Development Forum fosters a two-way dialogue between local, regional and state officials responsible for economic development and business recruitment, and site selection consultants who recognize the crucial role of logistics and supply chain management in corporate location decisions. With engaging educational sessions, one-on-one meetings, and networking opportunities, the Forum is a must-attend event for leaders and practitioners in the economic development community.

A group of speakers at Logisitcs Development Forum

Sponsor the Logistics Development Forum

Attendees are able to request meetings with speakers based on registration date and meeting availability, while Sponsors are guaranteed meetings with all 9 site selection consultants/speakers. Additional benefits include attending a private dinner with conference speakers immediately following the Welcome Reception and providing a sponsored item in the speaker basket distributed onsite.

Join Us in Beautiful Beaver Creek, Colorado

Plan to join us back at the popular Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Colorado’s Vail Valley, our location offers adventure and escape and provides the perfect setting for individual meetings, educational sessions and networking with peers in a relaxed business setting with plenty to do when not in your 1-1 meetings with speakers.