Elaine Buckberg and Kathy Bostjancic, co-chairs of the NABE Economics Policy Conference Planning Committee, join Ellen Zentner to preview the 2026 NABE Economic Policy Conference, taking place February 22–24 in Washington, D.C.

They discuss the conference theme, “The Great Realignment,” and how AI, demographic change, and geoeconomic shifts are reshaping economic policy. The conversation highlights the standout speaker lineup—including Christine Lagarde, Fed Governors, and senior policymakers—along with key sessions, networking opportunities, and why this flagship NABE event delivers exceptional value for economists at every career stage.

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