Colorado Business Economic Outlook & Forum
The 2026 Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum will be held on December 8, 2025, in Denver at the Grand Hyatt.
The Colorado Business Economic Outlook publication provides professionals across nearly every industry in the state with a forecast of Colorado’s economy by sector. Each December, the Leeds School of Business and its Business Research Division presents its forecast for the following year during its annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum.
This economic forecast was developed in partnership with 130 private and public leaders across Colorado.
Held on December 8, 2025
The Grand Hyatt Denver
Program overview:
Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum
12:30–4:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the Colorado business community, but registration is required.
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Program overview:
Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum
12:30–5:30 p.m.
Free and open to the Colorado business community, but registration required.
Pre-Conference Workshop
10 a.m. | Talent in Transition: Building the AI-Ready Workforce
Led by Jeremiah Contreras and Matthew Brady.
Learn how AI is reshaping talent development and how business and education can better align to meet the moment:
- Explore emerging AI tools
- See examples of how business and education are responding to AI-driven change
- Engage in an interactive segment using QR-based engagement to explore the rewards and risks of AI in education
Conference Agenda
12:30 p.m. | Check-In (registration and check-in required)
1 p.m. | Colorado Economic Outlook for 2026
Richard L. Wobbekind, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder
Jessica Ostermick, CBRE
2:20 p.m. | Keynote
3 p.m. | Industry Discussion Breakout Sessions
Real Estate: Julie Gibson, Klump Center for Real Estate
Entrepreneurship:Erick Mueller, Deming Center for Entrepreneurship
Trade and Tariffs: Bill Germain, Office of Economic Development and International Trade
4:30 p.m. | Networking Reception