We are thrilled to welcome business leaders, policy makers and global specialists for the second annual Site Selector Conference in Long Beach. The event provides an unprecedented opportunity for industry professionals and City officials to come together, share insights and identify opportunities to bolster the economic growth of Long Beach. 

The three-day event is the largest business attraction conference in the city and will feature five leading site selectors for key insights and knowledge sharing.The event will offer a series of plenary sessions, panel discussions and several networking events focused on fostering and leveraging prospects to drive sustainable economic growth in Long Beach. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a Harbor Tour with the Port of Long Beach, explore the iconic Queen Mary and award-winning Long Beach Airport, tour local Space Beach aerospace headquarters, experience the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, visit local hotels, eateries, retail shops and more. 

Site selectors, essentially "professional location scouts" work across various industries and sectors, evaluating key factors such as cost, market, talent and infrastructure to help organizations identify and secure optimal locations for business operations and investments. This year’s national site selectors include:

• Lauren Berry, Senior Manager, Maxis Advisors
• Sean Ferguson, Founder, Firetiger Technologies
• Ann Rybka, Director, Atlas Insight
• Jeffrey Garza Walker, EVP & Managing Principal, SRS Real Estate Partners
• C. Paige Webster, Owner/Site Selection Consultant, Webster Global Site Selectors

As Long Beach continues to compete not just against other U.S. markets but also internationally, site selectors play a pivotal role in assessing the city’s and region’s ability to attract business expansion and relocation. By evaluating factors such as local talent, resource availability and regulatory environment, these experts provide crucial insights for maintaining and enhancing Long Beach’s competitive edge both domestically and globally.