2026 Economic Summit

The Economic Summit provides a current snapshot and forecast of the year ahead for the local, regional, and national economy, including insight into the economic trends impacting businesses in the Rochester region. Join us for this premier event on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 to learn from industry leaders and our keynote speaker.

AGENDA
• Small Business and Entrepreneur Panel Discussion
• Industry Panel Discussion
• Business Outlook Survey Results Presentation
• Future Forecasts from Regional Demographer (NEW)
• Featured Keynote: Bernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist, The Economic Outlook Group



KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist, The Economic Outlook Group Bernard Baumohl is Chief Global Economist at The Economic Outlook Group. He is well known for being ahead of the curve in assessing the direction of the U.S. and world economy. The Wall Street Journal has twice recognized him (2019 & 2025) as the nation’s top economic forecaster.

Mr. Baumohl began his career with the Council on Foreign Relations, a think tank specializing in international affairs and national security. He later served as senior economist at European American Bank with responsibilities to monitor the global economy. Mr. Baumohl was also an award-winning journalist with TIME magazine who covered the White House, Federal Reserve and Wall Street. He is the author of an international best seller, The Secrets of Economic Indicators: Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities. The book is in its 3rd edition and has been translated into multiple languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and German.

Mr. Baumohl is a member of the Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Panel and his projections on the economy and geopolitical risks are frequently cited in the news media. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs and Economics from Columbia University. He has also served as a visiting professor at the
University of the West Indies in Trinidad and at the Institute for Industrial Policy Studies in Seoul, South Korea.
 
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