Special Presentation: EDAC–EURADA MOU Signing

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 1:40pm
Room: Main Ballroom

Speakers:
John Perrott – Executive Director, EDAC
John Regan, Ec.D. – President, EDAC
Giamcomo Frisanco – Communication, Policy and Membership Manager, EURADA
Theo Follings – President, EURADA 

Description: Following up on our international discussions, join us for a brief ceremonial milestone as leadership from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) and the European Association of Regional Development Agencies (EURADA) officially sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 

This formal agreement establishes an ongoing framework for transatlantic collaboration, enabling joint knowledge exchange, peer-to-peer benchmarking, and strategic connections between Canadian and European regional development agencies. Attendees will witness the official signing, hear brief remarks from executive leadership of both organizations on what this partnership means for members, and celebrate new opportunities for international cooperation.