How well do you understand the economic data that drives forecasts, business decisions, and public policy? In this episode of ECON-versations with NABE, Kathleen Navin, Kenneth Kim, and Michael Horrigan preview the 2026 Economic Measurement Seminar, NABE’s premier event dedicated to the statistics and indicators that shape our understanding of the economy. They discuss why economic measurement is more important than ever, highlight the seminar’s distinguished speakers and timely sessions, and explain how attendees will gain deeper insight into the data behind today’s most important economic questions. If you want to become a more informed consumer of economic data and connect with the experts who produce and analyze it, this episode offers a compelling preview of why you should attend EMS 2026.

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• VISIT THE CONFERENCE HOMEPAGE
• VIEW THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
• IN PERSON REGISTRATION
• VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• WRITING SKILLS COURSE
• COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS COURSE

NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.