Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon

media release: Get insights on the 2026 economy at the Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon.

WisPolitics + State Affairs, WisBusiness and the Wisconsin Bankers Association organize this annual event to explore national and state economic trends. The luncheon attracts an elite audience of bankers, Realtors, builders and policy makers.

The 2026 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon keynoter is Robert Dietz, top economist at the National Association of Home Builders. Thanks to the Wisconsin Builders Association for scheduling Dietz.

Dietz is the chief economist and senior vice president for economics and housing policy for NAHB.

Joining the program will be Tim Schneider, president and CEO, Bank Five Nine in Oconomowoc.

Also speaking will be Scott Hodek, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) economist and Section Chief of the Office of Economic Advisors.

The Wisconsin Builders Association, Lake Ridge Bank, Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin REALTORS Association, and Competitive Wisconsin, Inc. are sponsors of the 2026 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. Thank you to our sponsors, as they made this event possible!

Pre-registration is required. Lunch & parking included.

--Individual tickets: $75 each, not including fees; purchase through the Eventbrite ticket option.

--Get a free seat by purchasing a table of 8 for $525. Contact Colin D. Schmies at schmies@wispolitics.com or 608-206-0476 to purchase a table of eight.

--Event sponsorships are available by contacting schmies@wispolitics.com

Check-in and networking begin at 11 a.m. with the program going from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.