The Site Selectors Guild is pleased to announce its 2nd European Conference will be held in Riga, Latvia on 29 October 2026 at the Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel. This dynamic, strategically located capital, renowned as a gateway for Northern European trade and investment, will serve as the backdrop for the Guild’s annual European gathering of site selection consultants and economic development professionals.
“We believe Riga offers a compelling environment for our 2026 European Conference, combining exceptional connectivity, world-class venues, and a community deeply committed to economic growth and development,” said Larry Gigerich, Site Selectors Guild board chair and Executive Managing Director at Ginovus. “We are eager to bring our members and partners together to this dynamic Baltic capital to discuss the latest trends in site selection and deepen relationships across the region.”
The 2nd European Conference is building momentum as one of the economic development industry’s most exclusive and focused events. With a curated mix of targeted programming and high-impact networking, the forum offers a unique environment for meaningful collaboration. Attendees will gain unparalleled access to 11 elite Guild members - top-tier site selection consultants advising global corporations, opening the door to direct interaction, strategic partnerships, and actionable deal creation.
Attendees can expect a robust agenda featuring:
- Expert panels and keynote sessions showcasing innovative strategies that define the global future of professional site selection.
- Dynamic breakout sessions offering deep dives into specialised industry trends and regional investment strategies.
- Lively debates sparking critical thinking on complex location strategies, challenging industry norms, and driving innovative solutions.
- Breaks, receptions, and luncheons providing vital networking opportunities to build lasting professional industry connections.
“Being selected as the second European host city for the Site Selectors Guild’s annual conference is a meaningful recognition of Riga’s growing relevance in the European investment landscape. For us, this is an opportunity to host a high-level international event while creating direct engagement with the advisers who influence major corporate location decisions worldwide. Riga offers many of the qualities companies are looking for today: strong connectivity, a skilled and multilingual talent base, a stable and secure business environment, and the agility of a compact European capital where collaboration happens efficiently. We see this conference as an opportunity to build long-term relationships, strengthen Riga’s visibility in high-value investment sectors, and convert international interest into concrete investment projects” said Fredis Bikovs, Director of Riga Investment and Tourism Agency.
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