Transatlantic Economic Development: European Insights, Shared Challenges, and Collaborative Horizons 

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 1:00pm
Room: Main Ballroom

Speakers:
Giamcomo Frisanco – Communication, Policy and Membership Manager, EURADA
Theo Follings – President, EURADA 

Description: While regional economic drivers vary across borders, economic development professionals worldwide face remarkably similar structural tests—from navigating industrial transitions and green energy shifts to managing demographic constraints and fostering regional innovation. Understanding how international peer organizations operate opens powerful new avenues for knowledge exchange, best practice sharing, and global investment attraction. 

In this inspiring keynote address, leadership from the European Association of Regional Development Agencies (EURADA) provides an insider's introduction to their organization and the broader landscape of European economic development. Established to connect regional development agencies across Europe, EURADA serves as a vital network for economic transformation, policy advocacy, and inter-regional cooperation. 

This presentation will introduce delegates to EURADA's governance, mission, and membership model before diving into the frontline challenges and opportunities shaping European communities today.