ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Conway, Inc. awarded the city of Edinburgh, Scotland to host the 19th annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which will take place in May, 2022. Previously hosted by other top cities such as London, Shanghai, Amsterdam, and Brussels, the World Forum for FDI is the leading cross-border investment attraction event that brings together corporate leaders, government representatives, business advisers, and economic development agencies to discuss trends and the future of the global economy.

“This is a fantastic win for Scotland. Our exceptional workforce, infrastructure, academic resources, and global business network make Scotland a great place to invest, and events like the World Forum for FDI present an ideal opportunity to showcase our strengths to potential international investors,” said Steve Dunlop, CEO at Scottish Enterprise.

During the three-day forum, World Forum panelists will discuss some of the most critical topics in today’s global business environment, including artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, emerging markets, cyber-security, smart cities, workforce development, and climate change. Forum delegates will take part in several seminars and networking events led by industry experts who will impart attendees with some of their sector-specific knowledge and experience.

“As someone particularly proud of his Scottish heritage I’m especially thrilled to announce that the 2022 World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment will be held in Scotland, one of the most stunning and vibrant countries in the world, and a magnet for foreign direct investment across industry clusters. Scotland’s business-friendly environment and vast appeal as a tourist destination provide the ideal environment for a record-smashing event. My team and I are particularly excited about this one!,” said Adam Jones-Kelley, President of Conway, Inc.

Conway, one of the world’s leading events and consultancies firms focusing on economic development, will organize a one-day FDI Training Seminar prior the World Forum. The seminar will outline global best practices, new marketing ideas, and the latest strategies to attract and increase foreign direct investment.

To register for the World Forum for FDI, please visit http://www.worldforumforfdi.com/register.
Journalists can register to attend the conference free of charge, pending approval. To register with your media credentials, please contact david@conway.com.

About Conway, Inc.

Since 1954, Conway has provided the world’s most comprehensive offering of services related to domestic and cross-border corporate investment. Our integrated services help government agencies attract investment, and companies planning international expansion. Conway’s network of corporate decision-makers invests more than $400 billion each year in new facilities, offices and sites, assisting in the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Conway has divisions which specialize in publishing, consulting, public relations, event development, marketing, advisory services, lead generation, site consulting, training and association management. Conway is the publisher of Site Selection Magazine and management firm for the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC). Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Conway has offices and representation in 29 cities around the world.
For more information, please visit http://www.conway.com

About Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland’s national economic development agency and a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. To deliver a significant, lasting effect on the Scottish economy, it works effectively with partners in the public and private sectors to identify and exploit the best opportunities.For more information, please visit https://www.scottish-enterprise.com

SOURCE Conway, Inc.