Economic Forecast Forum

January 12, 2026

The NC Chamber and the North Carolina Bankers Association proudly present the 24th Annual Economic Forecast Forum, a gathering of our state’s most influential leaders, to discuss how we can continue to lead in job retention, job creation, and quality of life.

Convene with industry leaders and key stakeholders from across North Carolina to network and gain unparalleled insights into the year’s economic trends.

Agenda

Monday, January 12

10:30 am	Registration and Networking
11:45 am	Call to Order & Welcome
12:15 pm	Fireside Chat Patrick McHenry, Former U.S. Representative for North Carolina Moderator: Tim Boyum, “Capital Tonight” Host, Spectrum News
12:45 pm	Fireside Chat Tom Barkin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Moderator: Jim Hansen, Regional President, Southeast Territory Executive, PNC Bank
1:15 pm	Economic Forecast Panel Discussion Eugene Flood, Jr., Independent Director, Janus Henderson Group PLC Moderator: Steve Daniels, WTVD ABC 11
2:00 pm	Closing Remarks

Event Sponsorships

Interested in branding your company as a champion of economic progress at the Forum? View the brochure below.

Sponsor Brochure

Questions about sponsorship? Contact Beth Shore for more details.