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.
Program overview:
Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum
12:30–4:30 p.m.
Free even open to the Colorado business community, but registration required.
Conference Agenda
Program Overview
12:30 pm Check-In (registration and check-in required)
1:00 pm Colorado Economic Outlook for 2026
Opening remarks TBD
Richard L. Wobbekind, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder
2:20 pm Keynote: Health Care: TBD
3:00 pm Industry Discussion Breakout Sessions:
Session 1 - TBD
Moderator | TBD
Panelists
TBD
Session 2 - TBD
Moderator | TBD
Panelists:
TBD
Session 3 - TBD
Moderator | TBD
Panelists:
TBD
4:30 pm Networking Reception