Economic Outlook Breakfast 2026 & Beyond

Description

This event is open to both Chamber members and nonmembers.

The Capital Region Chamber is pleased to host our annual signature event, the Economic Outlook Breakfast, featuring Kartik B. Athreya.

Kartik B. Athreya is director of research and head of the Research and Statistics Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He is also a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee. Athreya has served in economic research leadership roles for over 10 years and has over two decades of experience as an economist within the Federal Reserve System. As director of research and head of the Research and Statistics Group, he is responsible for overseeing the New York Fed’s research and policy analysis in the areas of financial intermediation, financial stability, household and public policy, and monetary policy. He is also responsible for managing the collection of financial and bank structure data within the Data and Statistics Function.

By attending, you'll get an insider's view and gain insight on key topics such as

• The current state of the national and regional economy
• Trends in GDP growth, the labor market, and inflation
• Checking in on households and the consumer
• Recent monetary policy developments
• Local trends in Albany/Capital Region’s employment and business activity

Join us on Friday, December 19 at the Albany Marriott Hotel to gain new perspective on key economic trends to best position your business for 2026 and beyond.

Registration for individual tickets will end on Wednesday, December 17 at noon. If you have any questions, please email lcognato@capitalregionchamber.com.

Agenda

• 7:45 a.m.  Check-In & Networking
• 8:00 a.m.  Breakfast Served
• 8:15 a.m.  Program Begins
• 9:15 a.m.  Event Concludes

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