Conference Agenda

The program agenda is being planned to help state economists navigate the uncertain political and economic climate of today. The agenda will include presentations for forecasters, estimators, and tax analysts doing a wide variety of jobs. Some speakers already confirmed include:

Mark Zandi, Moody's Analystics
James Diffley, IHS Global Insights
Arun Raha, (award winning forecaster) with Eaton Corp.
the Joint FTA/NTA Session

Please let us know of any topics or speakers you would like to hear. Just complete the online topic suggestion form, or email Ron Alt.

Program

Meeting before the main conference will be the Research Roundtable. It is scheduled to begin Saturday Afternoon (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.), and continue on Sunday Morning (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon). The Roundtable is a forum of state [executive branch] economists, discussing tax analysis and forecasting issues in an informal setting.

The main Conference begins with an opening reception on Sunday Evening. General sessions will be held each morning with formal presentations and discussions. Concurrent breakout session wil be held Monday and Tuesday Afternoon, to provide participants with a wider variety of topics. A Tuesday Evening Banquet will provide participants greater time to discuss their works in an informal setting.

The Conference will end Wednesday at noon, to permit participants ample time to travel home.

We look forward to seeing you in Providence, and be sure to let us know any topics or speakers you would like to hear.