The Midwest Summits are a dynamic series of high-impact events where we bring together national and regional experts, business leaders, policymakers, and industry associations to explore four core pillars shaping the future of the Midwest economy: Technology, Agriculture, Energy, and Economic. Each Summit is intentionally crafted to spark meaningful discussion and deliver practical, forward-looking insights across these essential sectors. Together, they give our region a clear view of innovations, challenges, and emerging opportunities influencing long-term economic success. We welcome a diverse group of attendees—from agribusiness professionals and supply-chain leaders to tech executives, energy innovators, economists, and publicpolicy decision-makers—all seeking a deeper understanding of how these interconnected forces will drive growth and resilience across the Midwest.
Why the Midwest Summits matter
By convening leaders from across industries, we foster collaboration and spark conversations that lead to innovation, partnerships, and proactive planning. Over the years, we have been honored to host keynote speakers who bring invaluable perspectives, including Matthew W. Finn on economic forecasting, Ylan Kazi on the transformative power of AI, and Tony Clark on the region’s evolving energy landscape. Our most recent Energy Summit continued this tradition with keynote speaker Rich Goldberg offering a national-security lens on the future of energy and its economic impact. Looking ahead, our upcoming Midwest Economic Outlook Summit on February 19, 2026, will feature Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The packed agenda will give leaders the opportunity to examine emerging economic trends, ask timely questions, and form meaningful connections.
Who should attend?
We design the Midwest Summits for a broad audience of leaders who want to stay ahead of industry transformation. Ideal attendees include:
- Executives and business owners navigating growth in a rapidly evolving market
- Economic developers and community leaders shaping regional strategy
- HR and operations professionals focused on talent, security, and technology adoption
- Supply-chain, logistics, and agribusiness stakeholders monitoring shifts in global and regional markets
- Anyone interested in public policy, innovation, and the future economic vitality of the Upper Midwest





