Presented By: 
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business, Finley Davis Private Wealth, RiskBridge Advisors

Thursday, February 5, 2026
4:00–5:30 PM | Main Presentation and Panel Discussion (Free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged. RSVP required for reserved seating by invitation only.)
5:30–6:30 PM | Meet-and Greet Reception (By invitation only. RSVP required.)

Location:
Giustina Ballroom, Ford Alumni Center
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Overview
Join leading economist Dana M. Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board, for an engaging live event exploring the next generation of business. This in-person discussion will examine how innovation, technology, and global economic forces are shaping the future of commerce and leadership.

Topics will include the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), shifts in trade and policy, trends in real estate and workforce development, and the Great Transfer of Wealth, redefining opportunity across generations.

The program will also feature a moderated panel with Peterson, RiskBridge leadership, regional business leaders, and university faculty, offering practical insight into how these trends are influencing decision-making today.

About Dana M. Peterson
Dana M. Peterson is the chief economist and center leader of economy, strategy and finance at The Conference Board, where she oversees global economic analysis and policy research. With more than two decades of experience in financial economics, Peterson frequently appears in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC, and is a trusted voice on global growth, inflation, and labor dynamics. Before joining The Conference Board, she served as a North America Economist at Citi, advising institutional clients on macroeconomic trends and investment strategy.