2026 Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona 4/26/2026 - 4/29/2026

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:38:33 GMT

This event is for Greater Raleigh Chamber members only.

2026 Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU

Join top business, government, and community leaders from Raleigh, Wake County, and the Research Triangle as we explore how Phoenix can inspire us to look to the horizon in our own community. Highlights include:

Why Phoenix: A Relocation Story
- Attendees will hear from members of the business community about what drew them to the Phoenix region. Attendees will gain insight into the factors that made Phoenix an attractive place to relocate and grow, including workforce and economic opportunities, quality of life, and regional advantages.
Travel and Tourism
- With a three-building downtown convention center, four professional sports teams, and over 40 resorts in the Greater Phoenix region, Phoenix has strategically leveraged its tourism assets. Attendees will learn the history of these assets, the funding tools that power them, and the influence they have on the rest of the region’s economy.
Poly-Centric Regionalism
- The greater Phoenix region is the 11th largest metro in the country, and Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the nation. With 22 municipalities, this region’s growth has spread. Learn the challenges and successes this type of growth can present!
Arizona State University (ASU) Impact
- Attendees will hear how one university is embedded in every aspect of economic development across an entire metro. ASU is the largest public university in the U.S. and is an active participant in its success.

Don’t miss out - register below to secure your spot on this exciting journey in April!

Optional Sunday Activity: Lake Saguaro Cruise
Start the conference a day early with a relaxing evening on Lake Saguaro. This optional add-on features a private cruise for our group, offering time to unwind, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy the desert sunset from the water. Your excursion fee includes round-trip transportation, dinner, and a complimentary drink.

To sign up, choose "Saguaro Lake Cruise (Sunday 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.)" while registering. You can sign up for the cruise while registering for the trip, or as a separate registration. Plus ones are welcome!

See who is registered for the lake cruise here.

PLEASE NOTE: Flights will not be included with registration, and you will need to book your flight independently. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the only two carrier options for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

See list of trip registrants here.

View the metro comparisons between Raleigh and Phoenix, AZ here.

No refunds after April 1, 2026.

Questions?
For program/agenda questions, call 919.412.6209 or email Kathryn Yoakum.
For logistics questions, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.
For sponsorship information, email sales@raleighchamber.org.

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2026 Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona 4/26/2026 - 4/29/2026