Under the theme “Global Structural Reset: AI, Demographics, and Geopolitics,” the NABE Annual Meeting will convene leading economists, policymakers, and business leaders for timely discussions on the forces transforming the global economy. From rapid advances in AI and shifting demographic realities to growing geoeconomic tensions, the program will explore what these changes mean for growth, resilience, and decision-making in the years ahead.

Why Attend

Engage with top voices in business economics and policy, gain forward-looking insights on the forces shaping markets and strategy, and connect with peers navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.

Inside the NABE Annual Meeting: Highlights From Last Year

Emily Kolinski Morris presents Jerome Powell with the Adam Smith Award
Emily Kolinski Morris, CBE, presents Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell with the Adam Smith Award
Anna Paulson speaks at the luncheon keynote
Anna Paulson, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, presents at the Luncheon Keynote
Economic History Book Club participants with Benjamin Franklin
History came to life when the Economic History Book Club met Benjamin Franklin himself!
NABE Annual Meeting attendees networking
Attendees reconnect and network across the NABE community
CBE Badge

Continuing Education (CBE)

Certified Business Economist® (CBE) holders are required to earn 30 continuing education credit hours every two years. Please track your hours separately for reporting at renewal. CBEs are encouraged to use the Continuing Education Form available at www.NABE.com/CBE.

Members of other certification programs may also apply for credit using a certificate of attendance, available upon request.

All participants at NABE events must abide by the NABE Code of Conduct.

Thank You, Sponsors!

NABE thanks the sponsors of the 2026 NABE Annual Meeting:

Sponsorship at the 2026 NABE Annual Meeting

Put your organization at the center of the conversation by becoming a sponsor, exhibitor, or advertiser at the 2026 NABE Annual Meeting. Download the sponsorship packet or contact NABE Executive Director Tom Beers at [email protected] to learn more.

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Full Conference Registration*

NABE Member: $875

Non-Member: $1,025 (includes one-year membership)

U.S. Government Employee: $925

Student Registration

NABE Student Member, no meals: $75

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NABE Member: $350