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Space is limited to 48 participants per class

The AEDL executive education program is one-of-a-kind, with applicants needing five years professional economic development experience and completion of a basic certificate. Please apply now to reserve your spot at this exciting learning experience that is becoming the standard for advanced EcD training. All economic developers who successfully complete the program earn an Economic Development Master Practitioner certificate from the four partner universities.

AEDL – Graduate Leadership Conference*
March 18 – 21, 2025
Embassy Suites, Downtown Louisville, Kentucky
*Limited to graduates of the AEDL program

AEDL – Conference 2025
November 3 – 6, 2025
Kauffman Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Who is Qualified to Attend?

Economic Development Professionals with 5 + years of experience, with a previous basic economic development certificate, seeking an educational opportunity along side colleagues from across the country and exceptional networking opportunities.

Cost?

$1,795

*Cost includes training, all materials, daily lunches, one reception, and an experience that will last a lifetime.

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“Stellar program. The information was so practical and useful… This is exactly what the profession needed.”

–Melody Woodworth, CEcD, Exec. Director, Expansion & Retention, Louisiana Development Authority