The Premier Conference for Michigan's Economic Developers
MEDA's biggest education and networking event of the year is Michigan's Premier Economic Summit and Annual Meeting.
This conference includes educational sessions covering the most important economic development topics and issues of the time, with several networking opportunities.
Join us in Marquette, August 4 - 6, 2027, for education and networking with your partners in growing your community!
Attend the 2027 Summit
An Event page with specific information about attending is typically available in October of the proceeding year.
Sponsor the 2027 Summit
Commitment Form
2027 Commitment Form - Coming Soon!
Thank You 2026 Sponsors
2027 Awards
MEDA is proud to accept nominations for awards that honor hard-working economic developers.
Nominations typically open in May or June of each year.
- MEDA Medalist of the Year Nomination Form
- Emerging Star Award Nomination Form
- Mike Conboy Professional Development Award Nomination Form
- Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession
To learn about the qualifications, access the nomination forms, and view past winners, visit our Awards Page.
Recognizing Our Planning Committee
Certification Qualifications
We will apply to have this event recognized for continuing education credits for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from Grow America (formerly the National Development Council). Contact their Training Team with any questions about recertification.
We will apply to have this event recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).
Questions
If you have any questions, visit our Staff page.