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    The Resiliency and Growth Playbook logo

    The Resiliency and Growth Playbook

    30 October 2025
    Exploring Lessons from the frontlines of investment attraction
    8am GMT - EMEA and Asia | 3pm GMT - The Americas

    Join us for a panel discussion with leading crossborder investment professionals. Discover the latest global FDI data trends and sectoral opportunities, and how the new global trade order and geopolitics have affected the day to day activities and experiences on the ground of economic development and investment promotion agencies.

    We’ll explore the challenges they're facing, how they’re adapting and building resilience in their locations as well as share recommendations to help agencies navigate these challenges and position their locations for growth.

    This event will feature two sessions; you can choose to attend only one session or both sessions. 

    Session A: 8am GMT - Covering developments in EMEA and Asia 

    Session B: 3pm GMT - Covering developments in the Americas

    Key Discussion Points

    Overview of current regional crossborder investment trends

    The broader economic outlook in regards to trade and tariffs 

    Impact on the ground and practical advice for economic development professionals

    Predictions and opportunities for growth

    Moderators

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    JP
    Joy Priya Somasundram
    Principal of fDi Strategies
    FT Locations
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    G
    Guillermo Mazier
    SVP Global Business
    FT Locations

    Session A Speakers

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    JB
    Jon Baty
    Head of Inward Investment
    West Midlands Growth Company
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    GC
    Gokhan Celik
    Senior Manager and Lead of Research and Policy Advocacy Dept
    Invest Qatar
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    RS
    Rugilė Skvarnavičiūtė
    Strategist
    Invest Lithuania

    Session B Speakers

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    JB
    John Bozek
    Chief Strategy & Research Officer
    Invest Puerto Rico
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    JD
    Josh Davis
    Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President
    Greater Seattle Partners
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    SF
    Steve Fritsch
    Vice President, Industry Advancement and Engagement
    Team NEO


    Make informed decisions, attract corporate investment and stay competitive in the world of foreign and domestic direct investment. Our economic development data products and consulting services can help your organisation make better strategic decisions for long-term success.

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    Contact

    jack.obrien@ft.com

    General enquiries

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