About fDi Institute Live
A professional development experience for investment promotion and economic development leaders
fDi Institute Live is an immersive, hands-on training and community-building workshop designed to empower investment promotion and economic development professionals with the tools, strategies, and relationships needed to attract global corporate investment.
Unlike traditional workshop formats, fDi Institute Live delivers a learning-first, workshop-style experience that bridges the gap between inspiration and implementation. Through practical sessions, interactive discussions, and direct engagement with leading site consultants, participants leave not only informed, but equipped to act.
Purpose and design
Built as a two-day professional development and networking experience, fDi Institute Live focuses on the real-world skills and insights that drive successful investment attraction. Participants engage directly with global FDI advisors, site selectors, and industry experts who collectively influence the location decisions of hundreds of companies each year.
This approach transforms learning into application—helping participants benchmark their performance, explore emerging trends, and exchange best practices in a collaborative, peer-driven environment.
Key Learning Modules
Participants will gain access to interactive sessions and case-based workshops focused on:
Global FDI Trends for 2026: Understanding the top source and destination markets driving investment flows.
Targeting High-Potential Sectors: Identifying industries with the greatest near-term opportunities for growth.
Data-Driven Lead Generation: Applying modern tools and analytics to identify and engage corporate prospects.
Marketing and Investment Attraction Best Practices: Learning from high-performing IPAs and EDOs.
Cross-Border Case Studies: Hearing directly from consultants on real projects shaping today’s investment landscape.
Not just an event, fDi Institute is an experience
It combines the rigor of executive education with the practicality of peer learning and the value of direct access to the world’s top site consultants.
Participants don’t just listen, they workshop, apply, and connect.
The result is a high-touch professional development environment that empowers organizations to strengthen their investment attraction capabilities and deepen relationships that matter.
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