LiveXchange Fall Forum will present a comprehensive, practical and strategic conference program that helps Delegates better plan and manage their companies’ relocation or expansion projects. This unique experience will be supplemented by an all-star list of guest speakers, who will be making presentations and leading discussions on a number of hot-button issues.
keynote presentation
Corporate Location Strategy & Site Selection: Accelerate, Slow, Or Wait And See?
thursday, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 | 8:45 am
Robert Hess is a Vice Chairman within Newmark’s Global Corporate Services 1,000-person, multi-service platform, responsible for strategy development, quality assurance, business development, and client service. Robert has conducted over 350 assignments in North America and globally, including mega-facility projects in AsiaPac, Western and Central & Eastern Europe, and Mexico.
During this Keynote Presentation, Robert will offer his insights into how to plan future site selection strategies in light of recent and upcoming geopolitical events, plus much more.
Robert Hess
Vice Chairman, Global Strategy
Newmark
Sarah White
Principal and VP of Site Selection
Global Location Strategies
general session
Redefining Site Readiness: Beyond Traditional Certifications
thursday, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 | 1:00 Pm
In the ever-evolving landscape of site selection and economic development, the concept of site readiness has undergone significant transformations. Join Sarah White, Principal and VP of Site Selection at GLS, as she explores the transformation from traditional site certifications to cutting-edge trends like property portfolio backfilling, the rise of megasites, and new funding opportunities for site infrastructure. Attendees will gain valuable insights from case studies highlighting successful site readiness initiatives.
general SESSION
Energy & Site Selection Panel Discussion
THURSDAY, November 14, 2024 | 3:15 PM
Across North America and the world, energy demands are increasing and is expected to accelerate over the next decade. Expansion of energy-intensive operations, such as manufacturing and data centers to name a few, is fueling the demand. Power availability, costs, available infrastructure, and renewable energy goals are impacting corporate site selection decisions more than ever. This panel discussion will offer insights from professionals in the field, including questions companies should consider, identifying energy resources in potential locations, evaluating the impact of renewable energy growth, and more.
Panelists
John Boyd, Jr.
Principal
The Boyd Company, Inc.
J. Michael Mullis
President & CEO
J.M. Mullis, Inc.
general SESSION
Partnerships In Site Selection
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 9:00 AM
Site selection involves multiple stakeholders, and forging partnerships during the process often creates lasting relationships. This is vital for the success and growth of companies, communities, and states. Strong relationships foster collaboration that can lead to pooled resources, sharing of knowledge and expertise, and innovative solutions to achieve common goals, and even create improved competitiveness.
Mike and Denise will speak from their global experience on the results that have been achieved from first building trust and loyalty with their clients, as well as countless states, communities, and major utility companies. When consultants, economic developers, and state and community leaders communicate with each other and build relationships, they are more likely to confidently share information and rely on each other during challenging processes. The importance of strong and lasting partnerships cannot be overstated.
Speakers
J. Michael Mullis
President & CEO
J.M. Mullis, Inc.
Denise E. Mullis
Senior Vice President/Partner
J.M. Mullis, Inc.
General sessions
Focus Groups
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 1:00 PM
Explore site selection topics in a smaller group setting during multiple Focus Groups at LiveXchange Fall Forum. Moderators versed in the topic at hand will facilitate these conversations that are geared to expand knowledge and provide inspiration for your next project.
