Southern Economic Development Council

2025 Annual Conference - Oklahoma City

Welcome to the 2025 SEDC Annual Conference!

From the 17 states of the Southern Economic Development Council, the
world’s top economy builders have come together for #SEDC2025. We’re
excited to be in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, and we’re grateful to our
hosts for welcoming us to this vibrant state and city. Oklahoma City, like
so many communities across the #AmericanSouth, reflects the energy, vision,
and enterprising spirit that define our region. Whether in the conference
halls, at our receptions, or exploring everything this city has to offer, we’re
all in for an outstanding experience at #SEDC2025.

Oklahoma is currently undergoing historic economic momentum, driven by
bold leadership, innovative industries, and communities committed to growth.
We thank our state partners for their dedication to creating opportunity and
prosperity that has an impact throughout Oklahoma and beyond.
In the last three years, SEDC states have facilitated nearly $600 billion in capital
investment, creating more than 600,000 new jobs. The #AmericanSouth’s
economic strength, contributing almost $10 trillion to the US GDP, ranks our
region as the world’s third-largest economy. And the professionals who have
helped make this incredible progress happen are here with us at this conference.
This is a powerful moment.

At SEDC, and especially at this Annual Conference, we come together to
support and promote new economic development across the #AmericanSouth.
Our region is home to iconic brands, industry leaders, and innovations that
change global markets. Our members and communities don’t just keep up—
they lead the way. As part of this Council and as representatives of this region,
it’s our job to protect and advance the South’s place as the best location in the
world for business and opportunity, which is why we convene at #SEDC2025.
At #SEDC2025, we’re here to celebrate our success, but more importantly, to
keep moving forward. We’re here to build new connections, share the strengths
and opportunities of our communities, and learn from the insights of our
outstanding speakers and exhibitors. This conference is a unique chance to
learn, collaborate, and inspire one another as we keep working to build stronger
businesses, families, communities, and states throughout the #AmericanSouth.
Let’s make the most of this moment and keep driving progress together.