2026 Economic Summit: U.S. Outlook - Hope, Reality, Risks and Opportunities

  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Polsinelli PC - 150 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60606

Registration

  • This special pricing is for active members of the British American Business Council (code required).
  • This special pricing is for active members of CITCA (code required).
  • This special pricing is for active members of the French American Chamber of Commerce - Chicago (code required).
  • This special pricing is for active members of IMEC (code required).
  • Price available to active PACC members (code required).
  • This special pricing is for active members of the Romanian United Foundation (code required).
  • Price available to UACCI with active membership.
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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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