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Our Premier Annual Event for Economic Developers

ECONOMIX is our unconventional approach to an annual conference. We keep attendees on their toes throughout the multi-day event with our unique format that includes content-rich learning sessions, professional development experiences, one-on-one sessions with site consultants, unforgettable moments, world-class food, and lots of fun! 

The conference is designed for economic developers BY economic developers and features 24 site consultants who are ready to build relationships directly with you! ECONOMIX is a convenient way to make and renew connections with other economic development professionals to raise your profile within our professional community. 

2025 ECONOMIX

Lake Nona, Florida

Check back soon to register

Dates:
November 11-13, 2025

Venue:
Lake Nona Wave Hotel
6100 Wave Hotel Drive
Orlando, Fl 32827

Tickets:
$1,950 early bird rate until May 31st, 2025
$1,999 regular registration rate

FAQ

Registration is not yet open for 2025. Check back soon to secure your seat! 

 

If you want to know the latest details and get alerted as soon as registration opens, sign up for our emails here: https://consultantconnect.org/contact

If you registered, you should have received a confirmation email from our team. Registered attendees will continue to receive emails leading up to the event.

Questions regarding registration, you may contact stephanie@consutlantconnect.org.

ECONOMIX tickets are non-refundable. However, we will be happy to work with you to transfer your ticket to another attendee who can represent your team/community/region on your behalf! Please contact Stephanie (stephanie@consultantconnect.org) with the contact info for the new attendee!

No, your registration includes the cost of admission to the ECONOMIX mainstage event and Site consultant Office Hours but it does not include the cost of airfare, hotel, or transportation. We will offer a discounted hotel rate as a part of an ECONOMIX hotel room block with our host hotel. We will also offer ground transportation recommendations, however, we strive to make all event related activities walkable from the host hotel!

During the mainstage event (typically the final day), we will cover lunch and dinner as a part of the event!

Jeans. Yes, we said jeans, and we really mean it. ECONOMIX is a place that inspires and provokes creative out-of-the-box thinking. We can’t have you in stiff business attire if we’re going to get anything done. Yes, this also includes Site Consultant Office Hours.

All that you really need to bring is an open mind and a positive attitude, but in case you feel like you need more, here are some ideas:

 

-business cards

-notebook/pen

-phone charger

View last year’s activities here on the ECONOMIX registration site.

 

We will provide an updated agenda for 2025 as we get closer to the event.

We pretty much take over a city when we bring ECONOMIX to town, so yes, our event includes many venues. This is why you can find a map, in your event guidebook that you will receive at registration. You will also find event map signs and directional signage throughout our host city. However, when in doubt, look for one of our team members to help direct you!

You can check-in at the same location as Site Consultant Office Hours, which you will typically find at a meeting space in our host hotel.

At registration, you will receive an event booklet with an agenda, maps, site consultant bios as well as a place to take notes.

Nope – we can check you in at the registration table using your first and last name at the door.

Yes, we always strive to utilize venues that are handicap accessible. Please email our team to learn about your options in advance.

You can find a list of the site consultants that will be attending at ECONOMIX on the registration site. However, here is a list of site consultant firms we typically see at the event:

 Cushman & Wakefield

• CBRE

•  Colliers

•  CRESA

•  Newmark

•  Site Selection Group

•  Global Location Strategies

•  BLS

•  VisionFirst Advisors

•  EY

•  Deloitte

•  Atlas Insight

•  Compass Key Site Solutions

•  Kupperman Location Solutions

If you’re looking for a way to get more time with site consultants or to get more than one ticket, consider an ECONOMIX Sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities vary in availability but we would love for you to bring your own unique mix to the table. Email Nick for opportunities. (nick@consultantconnect.org)

With your ECONOMIX registration, you may register free of charge for Site Consultant Office Hours!  Our team at Consultant Connect refers to office hours as “mini roundtables.” All the consultants will be seated at different tables and the attendees (that’s you) will rotate around to the different consultants in 10-15 minute blocks, don’t worry we’ll keep time. To find out more about Office Hours, click here.

 

You access the site consultants by registering for Office Hours. You don’t need to bring anything, not even your marketing materials, you just need a mind that is ready for great conversation around industry trends. We will even supply you with the contact information for each consultant.

 

In addition to seeing site consultants leading panels onstage, you can also engage with them throughout the event as many site consultants will sit in the audience, attend meals, receptions, and afterhours events.

Past ECONOMIX Events

Atlanta

2023

+ Theme: Legendary

Attendees: 275

Site Consultants: 33

Columbus

2022

+ Theme: Elevate

Attendees: 255

Site Consultants: 24

Scottsdale

2021

+ Theme: Unstoppable

Attendees: 275

Site Consultants: 24

Charleston

2019

+ Theme: Fearless

Attendees: 270

Site Consultants: 24

Nashville

2018

+ Theme: Pioneering

Attendees: 204

Site Consultants: 24

Frisco

2018

+ Theme: Purposeful

Attendees: 120

Site Consultants: 25

New Orleans

2017

+ Theme: Creativity

Attendees: 200

Site Consultants: 26

Atlanta

2016

+ Topic: Transformative

Attendees: 120

Site Consultants: 24