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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the heart of the Willamette Valley for OEDA’s 2026 Annual Conference!\n\n\n\nThe OEDA Annual Conference is the premier event for Oregon’s economic development community. Each year\, we gather for three days of insightful sessions\, unparalleled networking\, and a celebration of excellence in economic development. This conference brings together public and private-sector leaders\, business professionals\, and community advocates to share knowledge\, discuss challenges\, and collaborate on innovative solutions that drive economic growth and resiliency throughout the state. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Annual Conference is centered around the theme “Where Industry Takes Root”\, is set against the beautiful backdrop of the central Willamette Valley in Salem\, OR at the Salem Convention Center. Through powerful sessions\, real-world case studies\, and dynamic experiences\, this conference will showcase how Oregon communities are cultivating the conditions for industry to grow\, businesses to thrive\, and long-term economic prosperity to take root across every region of the state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSalem Convention Center\n\n\n\nThe 2026 OEDA Annual Conference will be held at the Salem Convention Center in the heart of downtown Salem. The venue provides convenient access to conference sessions\, networking activities\, dining\, lodging\, and downtown amenities. \n\n\n\n200 Commercial Street SE\, Salem\, OR 97301 \n\n\n\nwww.salemconventioncenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPARKING DETAILS:\n\nComplimentary underground parking is available for Grand Hotel guests and Salem Convention Center event attendees. \n\n\n\nParking Entrance: 201 Liberty Street SE\, Salem\, OR 97301 \n\n\n\n→ Enter from Liberty Street at the front of the hotel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOCED TRAINING | SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 25\n\n\n\n\nArriving early? Join us for Economic Development 101 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOCED Training #1: Economic Development 101 will be held at the Salem Convention Center on Sunday\, October 25 from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\, immediately before the 2026 Annual Conference Welcome Reception begins at 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n→  VIEW OCED COURSE DETAILS & REGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOCED REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis foundational course introduces the core principles\, tools\, partnerships\, and strategies used in economic development and is part of OEDA’s eight-course Oregon Certified Economic Developer (OCED) Training Program. You do not need to be enrolled in the certification program to attend—individual OCED courses are open to anyone interested in expanding their economic development knowledge and skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: OCED Training is a separate event and is not included with Annual Conference registration. Separate registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOEDA MEMBER RATE: $400\n\n\n\nGENERAL REGISTRATION: $450\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOEDA members save $50 on Annual Conference registration! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot currently a member? → Learn more about OEDA Membership \n\n\n\nAlready an OEDA member? Log in below to unlock Member Registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOEDA Member Login\n\n                       \n            \n        \n                              Username\n        \n        \n      \n      \n        \n          Password\n          \n            \n            \n              \n            \n          \n        \n      \n            \n         Remember Me\n      \n       \n      \n        \n        \n        \n        \n      \n    \n     \n    \n        \n          Forgot Password        \n    \n\n      \n     \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\nAdventure Day Transportation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary shuttle transportation will be available for Tuesday’s Adventure Day tours. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited to 110 riders and available first-come\, first-served.  \n\n\n\nAttendees may also provide their own transportation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSHUTTLE RESERVATION REQUIRED: \n\n\n\nRegistered attendees who plan to use the shuttle must reserve a seat separately. Reservation information will be provided following conference registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOTEL RESERVATIONS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK MY ROOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Grand Hotel\n\n\n\nOEDA has secured a special room block at The Grand Hotel in Salem for both the OCED Training Course and 2026 Annual Conference attendees! The Grand Hotel is located just a few indoor steps from the Salem Convention Center\, making it a convenient option for our guests. \n\n\n\n201 Liberty Street SE\, Salem\, OR 97301 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOEDA Room Block Rates\n\n\n\nDeluxe King Rooms: $179 + tax \n\n\n\nDeluxe Double Queen Rooms: $189 + tax \n\n\n\nwww.grandhotelsalem.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A CONFERENCE SPONSOR!\n\n\n\nBy sponsoring the OEDA Annual Conference\, you are not only elevating your brand but also supporting the continued success and growth of Oregon’s economy. Your participation helps ensure the sustainability of this key event and further strengthens Oregon’s economic future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsoring and Attending the Annual Conference offers an invaluable opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGain Insight: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest programs\, initiatives\, and best practices that are essential for driving economic opportunity in your community. \n\n\n\nNetwork: Connect with hundreds of like-minded professionals across various sectors\, including; business and industry\, workforce development\, public policy\, higher education\, and community planning. \n\n\n\nCollaborate: Forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones to tackle shared challenges and advance collective goals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
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