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2027: A Year in Preview

JANUARY 20, 2027

THE PLAZA NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY

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Business leaders are no longer planning against a single, predictable future. Economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, technological change, workforce transformation, and shifting consumer behavior are challenging long-held assumptions about growth, labor, capital, and competition.

At 2027: A Year in Preview, CEOs and C-suite leaders will examine the forces most likely to shape business conditions in the year ahead, from inflation, interest rates, and consumer demand to policy shifts, workforce dynamics, and the “Gray Swans” that may not yet be fully reflected in markets or strategies.

The focus is not on forecasting for its own sake, but on how leaders are making decisions amid uncertainty, where they are investing for growth, and how they are positioning their organizations for a range of plausible futures.

Participants will leave with clearer priorities, sharper perspectives, and actionable insights for the year ahead.

 

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Why Leaders Attend

Each year, senior executives gather to step back from day-to-day pressures and focus on what truly matters for the year ahead.

As captured in the video above, the experience is defined by:

  • High-caliber peer dialogue among CEOs and C-suite leaders
  • Candid insights from leading economists, policy experts, and business leaders
  • A confidential, executive-only environment that encourages open discussion
  • Practical perspectives leaders can take back to their organizations immediately

This is not a conference; it is a strategic convening for leaders shaping the future of business.


 

Who Should Attend

2027: A Year in Preview is designed for:

  • CEOs
  • C-suite executives
  • Select senior leaders by invitation or application

Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of dialogue and peer exchange.


 

Apply to Attend

If you are a CEO or C-suite executive interested in joining this invitation-only forum, we encourage you to apply.

Apply to Attend

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is recommended.

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2027: A Year in Preview

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