Economic Outlook Luncheon

Date:

Dec 12, 2025

Location:
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
11925 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN 46032

The Economic Outlook Luncheon showcases economic experts who will share valuable information about both current events and the future of the region’s economy. It also provides business leaders an opportunity to network with peers.

Our opening speaker this year will be Gerry Dick who will offer his perspectives on the Indiana business climate and our keynote will be Anirban Basu from the Sage Policy Institute.

Who Should Attend?
CEOs, presidents, CFOs, directors and other members of senior management would benefit from this program. Additionally, IBA members are encouraged to invite small business customers, who would benefit from the high-level networking and a look at the year ahead.
Agenda

11:00 a.m. - Registration and Networking
11:45 a.m. - Lunch Served
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Program

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Gerry Dick
Inside INdiana Business, a division of IBJ Media Corp.

The host and creator of Inside INdiana Business television, appearing weekly on 15 Indiana television stations, has daily business reports on 23 Indiana radio stations, and distributes daily newsletters. The company’s latest venture into podcasting, including Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick, has quickly grown into one of its most popular platforms. Gerry has been awarded the state’s top honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash, four times. He has been awarded Ernst and Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award and has been recognized by the Small Business Administration as its Journalist of the Year.

Featured Speaker
Dr. Anirban Basu
Sage Policy Group, Inc.


Monetary Masala
Is the US economy headed for recession, or can America weather emerging trade wars, associated cost increases, and uncertainty? This presentation focuses on US and regional economic performance with an eye toward identifying emerging risks to what has been the world's most envied economy. Among variables of interest are interest rates, employment growth, real estate valuations, and a variety of leading economic indicators.

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004. He serves the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence. He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.
Additional Information

Dress
Business attire is appropriate for this event.

Special Needs
The IBA is committed to providing the best education in the best facility possible. To that end, we strive to accommodate any special needs bankers may have while attending our programs. If you require any special accommodations or have dietary restrictions, please contact Molly Gibbs.

Fees

IBA Member rates:
$60 Individual
$425 Table of 8

Registration
This event is open to IBA members and their guests exclusively. Register using the link above or contact Molly Gibbs at (317) 333-7161.

location

The Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel is located on the north side of Indianapolis at 11925 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032.

Hotel reservations can be made online or by calling Renaissance at 317-816-0777. The Indiana Bankers Association rate of $139 will be available until Thursday, November 20, 2025

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds will be given for cancellations made by COB on Monday, December 8, 2025. While no refunds can be made after this date, substitutions are always welcome.