When and where is FODEWI 2026?

On 24 and 25 November 2026 at Kap Europa, Osloer Straße 5, 60327 Frankfurt am Main.

What time does it start?

Registration and welcome coffee begin at 10:00 on the first day, with the opening at 12:00.

Which tickets are available?

Three types: the full event including the evening reception, the conference only, or a single day. Groups of two or more get a 10% discount.

Through the pretix booking page linked from the forum website.

FODEWI 2026 – Forum deutscher Wirtschaftsförderungen

Name: FODEWI 2026 – Forum deutscher Wirtschaftsförderungen
Start: 2026-11-24T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-25T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Kap Europa

About this event

The Forum deutscher Wirtschaftsförderungen (FODEWI) is the national meeting of Germany's economic development professionals, organised by the DVWE (German association of economic development and promotion companies) with the German Association of Cities, the German County Association, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities and the German Institute of Urban Affairs. The 2026 edition takes place on 24 and 25 November at Kap Europa in Frankfurt am Main.

Programme

Two days of keynotes, practical knowledge and exchange on digitalisation, structural change and the shortage of skilled workers.

Keynotes on the economic situation, international investment and municipal finances
Six parallel practice forums
Evening reception at Frankfurt's historic Römer

Speakers announced

Confirmed contributors include Prof. Dr. Joachim Ragnitz (ifo Institut), Julia Braune (Germany Trade & Invest), Prof. Dr. Thomas Döring (Hochschule Darmstadt), Dr. Sabine Odparlik (City of Halle) and Katharina Schlag (Westerwaldkreis economic development).