DEV&CO Forum

What is the DEV&CO forum?

The benchmark forum for attractiveness and regional development professionals!

The 2023 edition of the DEV&CO forum will be held in Dijon at the Parc des Expositions et des Congrès on 15 and 16 November 2023!

The DEV&CO forum is dedicated to economic development and attractiveness professionals, some 8,000 to 9,000 people in France. It provides a unique opportunity for networking, information, training and discussion on the key issues affecting the economic development community.

Adapted and varied formats

DEV&CO is the leading national event for professionals working in the field of regional attractiveness and economic development:

• Short, operational sequences with the presentation of best-practice pitches to find out what is being done at the heart of the regions.
• In-depth topics and opportunities to learn through masterclasses with leading experts
• Inspiring keynotes from academics and experts to take a step back from current issues and look to the future

All these formats are presented by speakers from a wide range of backgrounds: regions, inter-municipalities, attractiveness and economic development agencies, major groups and SMEs, experts in the field, academics, etc.

An opportunity to bring together economic development professionals!

The DEV&CO forum is an opportunity for all local professionals to :

• Understand all the current and future challenges of attractiveness and economic development
• Discover trends and best practices in innovative and pioneering areas
• Get in touch with those who are changing the face of the profession
• Improve your knowledge and professional practice

The DEV&CO forum is supported by a large number of major public and private local and regional players: the main national federations of local authorities and structures specialising in regional development (AdCF, ADGCF, AMF, ANPP, Villes de France, Retis, etc.), as well as the Bastille agency, Smart Forum, the CNFPT, La Gazette des Communes, EDF, RTE and Veolia.

This year, the 2023 event is being organised in partnership with Dijon Bourgogne Invest, the attraction agency for the Dijon metropolitan area, AER BFC, Dijon Métropole and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region.