International Trade Club of Chicago
2026 Economic Summit
U.S. Economic Outlook:
Hope, Reality, Risks & Opportunity
A focused two-hour economic briefing for business leaders and trade professionals navigating today's uncertain global landscape.
Date
March 31, 2026
Time
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Location
Polsinelli PC, Chicago
150 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 3000
Program
9:00 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Fabrice Bonvoisin · President, ITCC
9:10 AM
Keynote · 30 min
"U.S. Economic Outlook: Hope, Reality, Risks & Opportunity"
Jeffrey Korzenik · Chief Economist, Fifth Third Bank
9:45 AM
International Panel & Audience Q&A
Global Perspectives: Trade, Investment & the Road Ahead
Pierre Wellhoff · BusinessFrance Agency, North America
Gabriel Mendoza · Consulate General of Mexico, Chicago
Margaux McDonald · Consulate General of Canada, Chicago
11:00 AM
Close & Networking
Continue conversations with speakers and fellow attendees.
Keynote Speaker
Jeffrey Korzenik
Chief Economist · Fifth Third Bank
Author of the award-winning Untapped Talent (HarperCollins) and a regular commentator on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. His analysis on the U.S. economy and workforce has appeared in the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. Princeton University, A.B. Economics.
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Hosted by International Trade Club of Chicago · Venue by Polsinelli PC 150 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 3000 · Chicago, IL 60606