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  • Conway Events is the world's leading events firm on foreign direct investment FDI and global corporate location trends.
  • Conway has organized events in more than 100 cities in more than 30 countries, connecting businesses and governments around the world.
  • Our conferences, forums and seminars are about why and where in the world companies in all sectors are locating their facilities.
  • 1950s

    1952

    Conducts the first regional Science-Industry Conference in Winston-Salem, NC.

    1953

    Conducts the Southern Industrial Wastes Conference in New Orleans, LA. This pioneering effort to establish environmental planning standards occurs long before the federal government becomes involved in the issue.

    1954

    Launches Industrial Development, the first publication devoted to Investment geography, corporate facility planning and area development. This magazine would later be renamed Site Selection.

     
  • 1950s

    1956

    Launches the Site Selection Handbook, the first comprehensive compilation of data on development organizations.

    Purchases Manufacturers Record, a Baltimore-based publication that dates back to the 1880’s. It would later be merged with Industrial Development.

    1958

    Introduces the Community Audit, which is subsequently adopted in communities around the world.

    1959

    Produces Blueprint for Progress motion picture, which wins second prize at the International File Festival in Puerto Rico.
  • 1960s

    1960

    Authors the Area Development Guide, a text for community and area economic developers. 

    Conducts Editorial Survey of the United Kingdom, the first of many such studies of nations around the globe.

    1961

    Creates the Industrial Development Research Council and conducts very first IDRC seminar in New York, NY. IDRC would later become CoreNet Global.

    1962

    Publishes Sites for Science, an early study of the potential for research parks.
  • 1960s

    1963

    Conway’s Weather Handbook is selected by the New York Public Library as one of the best reference books of the year.

    1965

    Selected to prepare Invest in the USA report for distribution by U. S. Consulates overseas.

    Conducts the first Inter-American Development Conference for the U.S. State Department in Caracas, Venezuela.

    1968

    Publishes the first annual report on the legislative climates of all 50 states.

    Publishes the Glossary of Terminology for Facility Planners, IDRC’s first research report.
  • 1970s

    1970

    Conducts first national seminar on Fly-In Development at Cape Kennedy, FL.

    Publishes Corporate Facility Planning Survey report.

    1972

    Establishes annual Conway/IDRC award for outstanding work in environmental planning.

    1974

    Produces first Survey of Salaries and Job Responsibities for Corporate Facility Planners report.

    1976

    Publishes Industrial Facility Planning book.

    1977

     Publishes The Airport City book.

    1978

    Publishes New Industries of the Seventies book.
     
  • 1980s

    1980

    Drafts Code of Ethics for IDRC professionals working in geo-economic field.

    1981

    Publishes industry's first Survey of Consultants report.

    1982

    Launches The Site Report, a register of new corporate facilities.

    1983

    Launches SiteNet, the first telecommunications system serving the development field. This unique electronic information service would later become a portal on the World Wide Web.

    1985

    Plans and builds a Geo-Economics Research Center in Technology Park/Atlanta, GA.

    1986

    Opens IDRC World Site Scan Laboratory at headquarters building in Atlanta, GA.

    1989

    Publishes the SiteNet World Guide.
  • 1990s

    1990

    Establishes IDRC Europe chapter.

    Presents the first Conway Safe Skies Award in honor of heroism to protect air travelers from acts of terrorism.

    1991

    Publishes the Site World book of global corporate strategies.

    Leads delegation to Hong Kong and Singapore to lay groundwork for IDRC Asia-Pacific chapter.

    1992

    Conducts the first World Development Council conference in Hawaii.
  • 1990s

    1993

    Launches the GeoFax document delivery system.

    1994

    Publishes Geo-Economics: The New Science.

    Holds historic seminars in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

    1995

    SiteNet electronic information service moves to the World Wide Web.

    Conway Data, Inc. moves into new world headquarters facility in Technology Park in Norcross, GA, a Northeast Atlanta suburb in Gwinnett County.
  • 2000s

    2002

    Establishes the Industrial Asset Management Council, a professional association of senior facility executives at large manufacturing companies. In just 12 months, the organization grows to more than 260 members.

    2003

    In partnership with the U.S.-Cuba Trade Association, hosts the U.S.-Cuba Business Conference in Cancun and Havana.

    2004

    Site Selection publishes its 50th anniversary edition in January.

    2008

    Site Selection magazine launches Global Best to Invest rankings.
  • 2010s

    2011

    The passing of Founder McKinley “Mac” Conway.

    2012

    Conway Data, Inc. acquires New York-based The Pont Group and creates the Conway PR & Marketing Division.

    Conway Data, Inc. Acquires London-based Red Hot Locations (now Conway Events), a globally respected FDI event management firm which organizes the annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment.

    IAMC celebrates 10th Anniversary in Omaha, Neb.

    2013

    Launches the Global FDI Association.
  • 2010s

    2013

    Conway Data, Inc. opens up Asian office in Penang, Malaysia.

    Conway Data acquires Berlin-based Terrain Consulting and creates Conway Advisory Division.

    2014

    Launches Custom Content division.

    Opens offices in Auckland, New Zealand.

    2015

    Relaunches the New Plant Database as the Conway Projects Database, along with a revamped and expanded Conway Analytics Report.

The Difference

Conway Events is a world-renowned organizer of conferences and events for foreign investors and the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) that serve them.

We work closely with our extensive and diverse network of expert FDI consultants and draw on our own market-led research to design and develop relevant and forward-thinking programs. Staying current on FDI trends is at the heart of what we do. Conway connects world locations with corporate investors through events.

Holistic Approach

Our holistic approach means we manage the event itself, taking care of all logistical and organizational elements, leaving you free to make the most of the business development opportunities. Every event is the perfect occasion for you to meet with corporate investors, peers, and counterparts from across the globe to further your business.

Strategy

We approach each event with your larger business goals in mind.

  • Asking the critical questions upfront to get the right answers from a business strategy perspective
  • Developing a unique agenda, relevant content and tailored format to your organization’s core business
  • Creating an overall concept that will attract your target audience

Design

We will create a seamless, world-class event design concept based on proven methods and new industry trends.

  • Creating an innovative design based on your specific region by our award winning graphic design team
  • Developing a single-day or multi-day format that will draw your audience
  • Featuring your specific region by incorporating monuments and attractions into the overall aesthetics
  • Using technology and current trends to enhance audience experience  

Venue selection & negotiations

Selecting the right venue in the right location is a critical decision that determines overall success. We will ensure you get the right venue for the right price.

  • Leveraging established relationships to get the best venue for the best price
  • Conducting familiarization trips to determine the best venues to feature your region
  • Protecting your rights by requiring venues to adhere to contractual terms and obligations

Content

FDI insights direct from corporate investors shape our cutting-edge events. Our sessions speak to some of the most critical topics in the world today. We will secure world class speakers through our vast network.

  • Developing tailor-made content around critical issues experienced in region
  • Selecting the right speaker line-up for your audience
  • Intertwining your region’s unique story and messaging throughout the content

Lead Generation

We will identify new markets and sectors while utilizing our proven methodologies to get you in front of decisionmakers from expanding companies.

  • Conducting extensive market research to identify your target audience.
  • Cultivating a pipeline of potential customers that align with business goals

Marketing

We design a custom marketing strategy that encompasses that aligned in with corporate objectives to obtain your desired audience.

  • Developing a custom online event and registration website
  • Copywriting for all online content and printed promotional materials
  • Launching attention-catching social media campaigns
  • Distributing a targeted email campaigns

Management

We oversee and execute every pre-event, onsite, and post-event details to ensure a flawless execution.

  • Choosing exciting and appropriate food and beverage
  • Liaising with the venue staff and run the coordination of rooming requirements
  • Sourcing and managing the various suppliers
  • Overseeing onsite registration

Production

Envisioning and producing great general sessions can be the single most impactful statement you can make to your attendees.

  • Careful design of the full event run-of-show on on-stage production
  • Guiding the panel conversations to be candid and compelling
  • Taking advantage of the audio-visual capabilities to provide a “shock and awe” affect.
  • Conducting trusting relationship with speakers to instill confidence throughout the process
  • Coordinating the use of teleprompters, videographers and photographers
  • Acting as the onsite session producer

We expertly combine each of these aspects to produce conferences, exhibitions, receptions, networking opportunities, training, and lead generation events that result in experiences and connections that cannot be matched elsewhere.

  • “The seminar was very useful from a number of perspectives. Firstly the opportunity to benchmark Virginia's lead generation methods with those of other agencies, secondly, it was helpful to hear from site selection consultants the importance of developing a carefully scripted value proposition, and finally, to listen to a company's perspective regarding how they work with IPA's on a particular site selection.”

    John Elink-Schuurman
    Managing Director - Europe, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, United States
  • “Conway Events did an amazing job with the venue, content, schedule and overall flow. I look forward to engaging with you again in the future.”

    George Do
    Director of Global Information Security, Equinix
  • “You and your colleagues did a great job to put such an event together, and also related activities such as site visiting and networking. I enjoyed the time in Shanghai, talking at the conference, and understanding the recent trends and issues on FDI. It was also great to meet and know more people working in different fields from various countries.”

    Jinlong Ma
    Principal Consultant, DNV Kema

Experience

The WORLD FORUM for Foreign Direct Investment
Philadelphia

  The WORLD FORUM for Foreign Direct Investment, Philadelphia

FDI International Training Seminar 2013
Panel Discussion

  FDI International Training Seminar 2013 Panel Discussion

FDI International Training Seminar 2013
Presentation by Roel Spee

  FDI International Training Seminar 2013 - Roel Spee