The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will host Brownfields and Beyond: 2026 Minnesota Redevelopment Conference Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23, 2026, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

The conference will convene more than 100 of Minnesota's leading professionals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors engaged in all facets of brownfield and redevelopment work, including economic development, local and state government, environmental science, finance, law, engineering, development, real estate, advocacy and education, planning, and consulting.

Attendees will range from seasoned professionals to those new to the field and will represent communities from across Minnesota, including metropolitan areas, regional centers and rural communities.

This year's conference will feature keynote and plenary sessions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more. Pre-conference activities will begin on Wednesday, October 21, with a Rochester redevelopment bus tour and welcome reception.

Conference Fee: $225

Event details, including the full agenda, breakout session topics, speaker biographies, sponsor and exhibitor information, will be updated on a rolling basis.