Please join us for the 16th Annual Economic Forum, a premier event that brings together leading experts to discuss critical issues affecting Connecticut's economy and beyond. This year's event will feature three dynamic sessions!
2026 Highlights
Session I: The State of the State
Moderator: Kathryn Nantz, Ph.D., Professor, Economics Department, Fairfield University
Speakers:
Michael B. McDonald, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance, Fairfield University
John S. Traynor, President, Wealth Management of Connecticut, Cambridge Trust
Session II: Advance CT
A leadership discussion exploring why leading companies continue to invest, innovate, and grow in Connecticut.
Moderator: Thomad Hyde, Chief of Staff, Advance CT
Speakers:
David Caputo, Investor, RVE Partners
Christopher Jewell, President, Collins & Jewell Company
Marcia LaFemina, CEO, Penn Globe
Session III: Economic Trends & the Market
Featured Speaker:
Jacob Manoukian, U.S. Head of Investment Strategy, J.P. Morgan
We Hope You’ll Join Us!
AGENDA
· 3:00pm Check-In | Networking | Light Refreshments
· 3:15pm Welcome: Dean Zhan Li, DBA, Dean and Professor, Dolan School of Business
· 3:30pm Session I: The State of the State
· 4:30pm Session II: Advance CT
· 5:45pm Session III: Economic Trends & the Market
· 6:30pm Networking | Cocktail Reception | Buffet Dinner
· 8:00pm Program Concludes
| | Early Bird (ends 10/31) | Regular (ends 11/21) | Onsite (starts 11/22) |
| TMA Member | $155 | $185 | $215 |
| ACG Member | $155 | $185 | $215 |
| XPX Member | $155 | $185 | $215 |
| NACD Member | $155 | $185 | $215 |
| Non-member | $190 | $200 | $225 |
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