16th Annual Economic Forum with CTTMA, XPX CT and ACG CT

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! 

Registration can be processed through TMA Connecticut. Click here to register. 

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:
Thomas Hyde, Chief of Staff, Advance CT
Speakers:
Sarah Bencic, President, Belimo Americas
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

More information will be posted soon.