The Savannah Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 14, 8:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr. 

The annual meeting will feature 2025 highlights and insights into the year ahead. The event will also include a keynote from former Disney Head of Innovation & Creativity Duncan Wardle.

As Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Wardle helped teams at Disney Parks, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering and Animation to innovate, creating magical new storylines and amazing experiences for consumers around the globe. 

He now brings his Disney experience to audiences around the world, delivering a series of keynotes, masterclasses and ideation forums, that help people capture unlikely connections, leading to both disruptive thinking and revolutionary ideas. Wardle is a multiple TEDx speaker and frequent contributor to Fast Company, Harvard Business Review and Forbes, and he teaches Innovation and Creativity Masterclasses at Yale and Harvard Universities. He holds the American Citizen Award presented at the White House, an Honorary Doctorate from Edinburgh University and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, presented by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.

Tickets are on sale now at seda.org. Media inquiries may be directed to 912.856.7329.