Organized under the theme, “The Great Realignment: Navigating AI, Demographic, and Geoeconomic Shifts,” the 2026 conference will explore how accelerating advances in AI, shifting demographic realities, and emerging geoeconomic tensions are redefining the foundations of global prosperity. This conference brings together leading economists and policymakers to examine these transformative forces and chart strategies for resilient, inclusive growth in a rapidly evolving world.
Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank
Confirmed Speakers:
Daron Acemoglu
Institute Professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dan Clifton
Partner and Head of Policy Research
Strategas Securities
Charlie Cook
Founder and Contributor
The Cook Political Report
Lisa D. Cook
Member
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Wendy Edelberg
Director
The Hamilton Project, Brookings Institution
Linda Goldberg
Senior Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Martha Gimbel
Chief Executive Officer
Budget Lab at Yale
Austan Goolsbee
President and CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Doug Holtz-Eakin
President
American Action Forum
Anu Madgavkar
Partner
McKinsey Global Institute
Peter McCrory
Head of Economics
Anthropic
Ging Cee Ng
Senior Data Science Manager
Meta
Maurice Obstfeld
Senior Fellow
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Michael Schwarz
Chief Economist and Corporate Vice President
Microsoft
Nathan Sheets
Global Chief Economist
Citigroup
Phillip Swagel
Director
Congressional Budget Office
Christopher Waller
Member
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Sen. Mark Warner
United States Senator
Commonwealth of Virginia
Pierre Yared
Acting Chairman
Council of Economic Advisers
Daniel Yergin
Vice Chairman
S&P Global
Why Attend?
Engage with Global Leaders: Gain insights from speakers, including economists, policymakers, and executives.
In-Depth Discussions: Deep dives on the issues that matter to you and your organization.
Expand Your Network! Make new contacts at the receptions, coffee breaks, and other networking functions
Who Should Attend?
Business Economists & Corporate Leaders seeking insights to navigate risks, scenario plan, and drive growth.
Government, Central Bank, & Policy Economists focused on addressing fiscal, monetary, and trade issues.
Investors & Financial Strategists dissecting trends and developments to identify opportunities and risks.
Media Professionals covering global economic issues and policy impacts and finding sources for new stories.
Students & Young Professionals ready to join the NABE community and connect with leaders in our field!
Post-Conference Learning Opportunity: Causal Inference
February 25–26, 2026 • 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM • Washington, DC (NABE Conference Center)
Stay the whole week to attend NABE's Causal Inference Methods and Applications. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of causal inference, focusing on the methodologies used to establish and analyze causal relationships across disciplines such as social sciences, health, and economics. Designed for professionals, this course will empower participants to employ rigorous techniques to derive insights from data.
Individuals who have earned the Certified Business Economist® (CBE) Certification are required to earn 30 continuing education credit hours every two years. The NABE Economic Policy Conference qualifies for 15 continuing education credit hours. Please track your hours separately to be reported to NABE at the time of your renewal. CBEs are encouraged to track their credit hours on the CBE Continuing Education Form, which can be downloaded from www.NABE.com/CBE.
Code of Conduct
All participants at NABE events must abide by the NABE Code of Conduct.