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Sign up for updates for the 2026 Community Development and Tourism Conference in the historic 4th Avenue Historic Black Business District. Join your peers from across the CDC and Tourism network and experts in stewardship for insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and incredible experiences. Conference registration is expected to open in early December 2024.
Registration
Registration is expected to open in early December. Become a member and receive a discount!
Date
TBA
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Details
Join us for 2026 Community Development and Tourism Conference in the Historic 4th Avenue Historic Black Business District. Join your peers from across the CDC and Tourism network and experts in stewardship for insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and incredible experiences. Conference registration is expected to open soon, join the waitlist to be notified.
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Birmingham, Alabama
Date and Time TBA
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration
Residents:
Early Bird: $ Member, $ Non Member
Regular (ends April--): $ Member, $ Nonmember
Churches:
Early Bird: $ Member, $ Non Member
Regular (ends April--): $ Member, $ Nonmember
Small Businesses:
Early Bird: $ Member, $ Non Member
Regular (ends April--): $ Member, $ Nonmember
Allied Partners:
Early Bird: $ Member, $ Non Member
Regular (ends April--): $ Member, $ Nonmember
Students:
Early Bird: $ Member, $ Non Member
Regular (ends April--): $ Member, $ Nonmember
Onsite (April) $ Member and Non–Member
One Day: $199 Online, $325 On-site
CONFERENCE DETAILS
Venue & Hotel
The majority of conference sessions will be held in the 4th Ave Historic Black Business District in Downtown Birmingham. Select sessions, events, and mobile workshops will be held at venues within walking distance; the location and details will be provided in the coming months.
Room blocks for conference attendees will be available at the Fairfield Marriott Downtown, at a special rate of $259 per night (plus taxes and fees), with reservations opening in early December. Get hotel reservation notifications:
The Historic Elyton Hotel Autograph Collection Marriott Downtown
1928 1st Ave N. Birmingham, AL 35203
Graced with rich artistic roots and an unsurpassed address, the Four Diamond Elyton Hotel invites you to experience modern indulgences at the intersection of urbane intelligence and uncommon cultivation. The hotel enjoys an unrivaled heritage and is home to the former iconic Empire Building, one of the South’s best-known architectural landmarks. Built in 1909, the 16-story Empire was celebrated as a symbol of Birmingham’s golden era and one of the country’s great industrial and manufacturing centers. Rising from the corner of 1st Avenue North and 20th Street – one of four buildings built at the intersection that was so large the corner was called the “Heaviest Corner on Earth”. Preview the hotel here >
Host City
Between sessions, enjoy local shops, eateries, and attractions in downtown Birmingham and surrounding neighborhoods. Come early or extend your stay to explore national historic sites and cultural districts, vibrant parks, dynamic public art, incredible food, and more... Know more about Birmingham here >
Session & Events
From inspiring plenaries and immersive mobile workshops to engaging education sessions and interactive courses, the 2025 schedule will feature many opportunities for local leaders to strengthen networks, gain new skills, and solve issues impacting their communities. The general schedule is available; the full agenda is expected to be released in early 2025. Get the agenda delivered to your inbox:
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