Elevate Your Expertise: Professional Development Pathways for Canadian EDOs

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 11:30am
Room: Salon B

Speakers:
John Perrott – Executive Director, EDAC
Jeffery Wilson – Assistant Director, Economic Development, University of Waterloo
Adam Solomon  – Vice President, Business Development, Research Consultants International FDI

Description:

In an increasingly complex economic landscape, continuous professional learning is essential for driving community success and advancing your career. Whether you are a newly appointed Economic Development Officer (EDO) building foundational skills or a seasoned practitioner striving for executive leadership, navigating the credentials, courses, and certifications available across Canada can feel overwhelming. 

This dedicated breakout session brings together the core pillars of professional development in Canadian economic development. Discover how the University of Waterloo's Economic Development Program delivers essential academic grounding, explore the step-by-step pathway to earning your Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) designation, and learn about specialized, hands-on training modules offered by Research FDI in investment attraction and lead generation.