fDi Institute Live
Your exclusive invitation to enhance global investment attraction skills
Step into the global epicenter of global investment attraction and analysis training at this prestigious 2-day intensive workshop, set against the iconic Financial Times Headquarters in London. This is more than a professional development event—it’s a chance to elevate your agency’s approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) and corporate attraction strategies.
Seats are limited to just 50 participants—don’t miss your chance to gain a competitive edge.
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What’s new this year?
More case studies and learning sessions: Explore detailed, actionable examples of successful investment attraction strategies and hear from leading EDOs and IPAs,
Sessions with corporate location advisors: Gain exclusive insights from experts who collectively advise 50-150 companies annually on expansion and relocation decisions.
More intimate networking opportunities: Build meaningful connections with international corporate site selection professionals, industry leaders, and peers through networking receptions, dinners, and roundtable discussions to share tools, address challenges, and learn best practices that can transform your strategies.
1-Year subscription to fDi Institute: As part of your registration, you’ll receive complimentary access to our self-paced e-learning platform with 16 self-guided courses for investment promotion, business recruitment, and trade. Complete courses, take exams, and earn signed certificates instantly to boost your expertise.
Why Attend?
Cutting-edge training sessions & strategies
Learn the latest FDI and cross border corporate investment trends and unlock data-driven tools to redefine your value proposition. Discover actionable lead-generation tactics and digital marketing strategies from industry thought leaders.
Networking Opportunities
Engage in intimate training sessions and discussions with global investment attraction experts, including site selectors, economic development and investment promotion leaders, and corporate decision-makers. Share, benchmark, and exchange best practices with peers from around the world.
Hands-on learning
Interactive sessions feature real-world case studies, lessons and data from the industry’s leading public and private sector organizations. Gain practical sales skills, apply next generation economic development data, and refine your pitch to corporate investors.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for top-tier investment promotion and economic development professionals, including:
CEOs and senior managers: Revitalize strategies and inject fresh ideas into your organization.
Economic developers: Benchmark your agency’s performance and embrace global best practices.
New professionals: Accelerate your learning curve with a comprehensive induction to investment promotion.
Business attraction, research and marketing leaders: Expand your global network with site consultants and agencies.
Chris Knight, Managing director of FT Locations speaking at the 2024 FDI Workshop at the FT HQ, UK
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