Message from the President

Welcome to the University Economic Development Association. Institutions of higher education are increasingly recognized as essential and powerful drivers of economic prosperity. Universities, colleges, and their affiliates, are key components of successful regional, national and global innovation ecosystems. UEDA is an association of professionals responsible for effective university economic development in all of its many forms. You will find that UEDA provides outstanding value through collaboration, conferences, continuing education, advocacy, bench marking, ideation, strategy development, performance recognition, networking, and much more. UEDA welcomes your engaged participation.

Please stay abreast of important information on this web site. Please join us for our 2009 Summit in San Antonio Texas, October 11-13 2009. The summit provides opportunities to meet with thought leaders and practitioners. We hope you will join our association, as well as participate in our 2009 annual summit in Texas.

Sincerely,
Wayne Watkins
UEDA President