Business Facilities LiveXchange 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.
Stay tuned for more information about the 2025 Business Facilities LiveXchange Executive Conference Program.
keynote speaker
The Way (and Where) We’ll Live Next
thursday, april 10, 2025 | 8:45 am
The pandemic may be over, but the changes it unleashed are still gaining momentum. Powering this seismic shift are new technologies and business models reinventing everything from retail to logistics to commercial development. Forward-thinking business leaders and economic developers recognize the extraordinary opportunity: these booming regions demand bold new approaches to mixed-use spaces, climate-smart design, and AI-powered infrastructure. The companies and communities capturing tomorrow’s growth aren’t clinging to outdated blueprints, but pioneering new environments where amenities, sustainability, and digital connectivity converge to create the vibrant, opportunity-rich spaces where the future will unfold.
Greg Lindsay
Urbanist and Futurist
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Maximizing Opportunities: The Latest Tax Incentive Updates
thursday, april 10, 2025 | 12:30 pM
Join us for an in-depth session on the latest developments in tax incentives and their critical impact on economic growth. As site selectors and economic development organizations continue to navigate an ever-evolving landscape, staying informed about the newest tax policies and programs is essential for making informed decisions and unlocking opportunities for investment.
In this session, we’ll provide an update on federal, state, and local tax incentives, including newly introduced programs, changes to existing ones, and how these developments may impact your strategic plans. We’ll explore key trends that can help guide your projects and attract business to your region.
Whether you're a site selector looking to leverage these incentives for clients, or part of an economic development organization eager to stay competitive, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate tax incentive opportunities effectively.
Don't miss this valuable chance to ensure your approach to economic development is as tax-efficient and impactful as possible!
Speakers
Allea Newbold
Principal
Ryan
Savannah Jermance
Director
Ryan
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Focus Session Roundtables
thursday april 10, 2025 | 3:15 pm
Join your fellow site selection and economic development attendees in roundtable sessions that focus on topics impacting corporate relocation and expansion decisions. Gather with peers at a smaller group setting with moderators facilitating the timely conversations that will offer new perspectives and share industry knowledge. Topics include Workforce Development & Training, Supply Chain & Logistics, Incentives & Financing and Quality of Life & Placemaking.
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The Future Of Energy
friday, april 11, 2025 | 9:00 am
As the global energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, innovation and collaboration are driving the shift toward a more diversified energy landscape. This panel will explore the evolving balance between traditional energy sources and emerging technologies like hydrogen, carbon capture, solar, wind, LNG, and advanced battery systems.
Global regions are leveraging their unique strengths to meet increasing energy demands while addressing climate goals. Key players are optimizing infrastructure, fostering partnerships, and advancing breakthroughs in renewable energy, alternative fuels, and decarbonization technologies.
Join energy leaders and experts as they discuss the future of the industry, from overcoming challenges in scaling energy innovation to leveraging the expertise and infrastructure of legacy producers. Gain insights into how the industry is positioning itself to remain competitive in the addition of resilient, innovative, and sustainable global energy alternatives.
Moderator
Susan
Bourgeois
Secretary
Louisiana Economic Development
Panelists
Phillip
May
President & CEO
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
Linda Dempsey
Vice President of Public Affairs
CF Industries Holdings
Jeffrey
Miller
VP of Business Development
TerraPower
Jason Lanclos
Director of State Energy Development and Planning
Louisiana Economic Development
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Post-Election Update: Supply Chain & Site Selection
friday, april 11, 2025 | 12:30 pm
Supply chain concerns are impacting today’s site selection decisions in real time. In the current evolving landscape, tariffs and workforce availability are among the issues businesses are having to reconsider when planning their investments. In this session, Jason will share the issues his firm is seeing in its work with clients, and present potential strategies to approach the site selection process amidst uncertainty.
Jason Hickey
President
Hickey & Associates
