2027 Innovation Summit: The Art & Science of Economic Development

This uniquely immersive experience will explore the creative approaches and evidence-based strategies that strengthen businesses, develop th
About this Event

What economic development strategies have worked best for Alaska over the last 40 years? What insights can be gleaned from subject matter experts across the state? What related challenges and opportunities do you face in your own community?

Explore these questions and more to include:

THE SCIENCE: Data, research, economic modeling, forecasting, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.

THE ART: Creativity, leadership, collaboration, community engagement, innovation, and navigating competing interests.

THE TOOLBOX: The practical strategies, programs, policies, and investments communities use to generate solutions and achieve economic development outcomes.

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ONE SUMMIT. EVERYONE WELCOME.

JEDC offers flexible registration rates because we believe economic development is stronger when diverse perspectives come together.

Every registration includes the same Summit experience. Those who can pay more help make participation possible for those who cannot.

Choose the registration rate that best fits your circumstances and help us build a stronger economic future for Alaska.

A) GENERAL ADMISSION — $519

For businesses, organizations, and individuals with the resources to cover the true cost of attendance. Choosing this rate helps sustain this Annual Innovation Summit and helps keep registration affordable for those with limited resources.

B) GENERAL ADMISSION (Group of 2+) — $449

For businesses, organizations, and individuals with the resources to cover the true cost of attendance. Choosing this rate helps sustain this Annual Innovation Summit and helps keep registration affordable for those with limited resources.

C) NONPROFIT ADMISSION - $229

For those in the public sector or representing small nonprofit organizations.

D) NONPROFIT ADMISSION (Group of 2+) - $199

For those in the public sector or representing small nonprofit organizations.

E) COMMUNITY ACCESS — $89

A deeply discounted rate for students, retirees, artists/makers, aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others with limited financial resources.

F) ELECTED OFFICIAL (By Invitation) - $0

To encourage policy paricipation, select if you are an elected official and have received an invitation to attend from JEDC.

G) HELPING HAND (Donation)

Adding this option to an existing order will help make this event accessible to others.

Choose the rate that works for you. Every registration contributes to a stronger, more inclusive economic future for Alaska.

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INCLUDED MEALS

2/24 Wednesday - Reception and Dinner

2/25 Thursday - Breakfast & Lunch

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Day 1 - Innovation Tours (Optional)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 1 - Opening Plenary, Keynote Speakers, Innovation Shorts, Networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Day 1 - Reception/Dinner, Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame, Pitch Contest
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Day 2 - Keynote Speakers, Solution Labs, Networking, Closing Remarks
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Day 2 - Informal After Party - T.K. Maguire's