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23rd Annual Economic Measurement Seminar

Understand the numbers behind the economy.

Economic data drive business decisions, policy debates, market analysis, and forecasting, but interpreting the numbers well requires understanding how they are built.

The Economic Measurement Seminar (EMS), presented by The NABE Foundation, brings together expert data producers and leading data users for a practical, two-day deep dive into the statistics economists rely on every day.

100+ data series

Covered across two focused days

Producer + user perspectives

Learn how data are compiled and applied

Certificate included

Earn the Certificate in Economic Measurement

See the full list of data series covered.

Featured Speakers

Hear from leading voices across economic policy, data, and business economics.

Stephanie Aliaga

Stephanie Aliaga

Vice President, Global Market Strategist
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Vipin Arora

Vipin Arora

Director
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Raphael Bostic

Raphael Bostic

Former President and CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Gregory Daco

Gregory Daco

Chief Economist
EY-Parthenon
David Wessel

David Wessel

Senior Fellow and Director, Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Brookings Institution
William Wiatrowski

William Wiatrowski

Deputy Commissioner
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Anna Wong

Anna Wong

Chief U.S. Economist
Bloomberg Economics

EMS attendees will gain:

  • a comprehensive knowledge of the most important measures of U.S. economic activity, including employment, inflation, GDP, corporate profits, and real estate trends
  • insight into how economic statistics are collected and compiled by federal agencies and private sector data providers
  • an understanding of how to use available data to make informed business decisions
  • strengths and limitations of various data series
  • the critical knowledge needed to prepare for NABE’s CBE Exam
  • an expanded network
Economic Measurement Seminar attendees
A hands-on forum for learning and networking.

Who attends?

Past EMS attendees and presenters span private sector, policy, and academic disciplines. Financial analysts, economists, statisticians, strategists, and others are represented—creating a unique forum for learning and networking.

Need help making the case to your employer? Check out the Attendance Justification Toolkit.

EMS and the Certified Business Economist (CBE)

Certified Business Economist (CBE)

The Economic Measurement Seminar is a component of the Certified Business Economist® (CBE) program, the certification in applied economics and data analytics, and qualifies for continuing education hours for CBEs. EMS sessions that are part of the CBE core curriculum have been highlighted.

CBE Courses

Plus! Take control of your career trajectory — master the top skills sought by employers with certificate courses in Writing Skills and Communication/Presentation Skills for Business Economists and Analysts. Both courses are prerequisites for earning the CBE designation.

Writing Skills for Business Economists and Analysts

July 29, 2026 · Four Seasons Hotel · Washington, DC

1 day · 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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Communication and Presentation Skills for Business Economists and Analysts

July 30–31, 2026 · Four Seasons Hotel · Washington, DC

2 days · 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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Code of Conduct

We expect all participants in NABE programs to adhere to a high standard of professional conduct, respecting other participants and adhering to the NABE Code of Conduct.

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In-Person Registration

NABE Member: $525

Government Employee: $425

NABE Non-Member*: $675
*Includes one-year NABE membership dues

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Virtual Registration

NABE Member: $425

Government Employee: $425

NABE Non-Member*: $575

 

 

 

Scholarship Information

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CBE Courses

Build the core communication skills employers look for—both courses are prerequisites for earning the CBE designation.

Writing Skills for Business Economists and Analysts

July 29, 2026 · Four Seasons Hotel · Washington, DC

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Communication and Presentation Skills for Business Economists and Analysts

July 30–31, 2026 · Four Seasons Hotel · Washington, DC

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Attendance Justification Toolkit

Talking Points for an Applicant

  • Emphasize the ROI: what you’ll bring back to the organization
  • Highlight access to data producers + leading data users
  • Note you’ll earn a Certificate in Economic Measurement
  • Offer to share takeaways with a short internal debrief
Full toolkit Data series list