NABE CHICAGO Events
Internal Structural Threats to the US Dollar
A virtual discussion with Barry Eichengreen, PhD, University of CA Berkeley Economics Chair
February 11, 2026
Location: Virtual via Zoom
3:30pm – 4:30pm CT
Ticket price: Members FREE; $25 Non-Members
A NABE CHICAGO virtual event under Chatham House Rule with NABE CHICAGO member Karim Pakravan leading the discussion with Professor Eichengreen focused on understanding the internal threats to the US dollar’s preeminent role in the global economy: its roots, manifestation, followed by a discussion of the current/potential impacts on the United States/global economy.
Areas to be discussed—along with your areas of interests and questions—include:
Policy changes: what are the potential implications on the US dollar from protectionism? government regulations?
Isolationism: involvement level with multilateral economic institutions vs own domestic interests; potential conflicts?
Other policies: monetary policies (price stability, inflation level, full employment, stable economic growth) & fiscal policies (government debt, deficits, foreign financing of a deficit, stablecoins).
What’s Up Next?
Roundtable
March 26, 2026
Location: Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL
11:30am – 1:30pm CT
Ticket price: Coming soon
A small gathering of business econ enthusiasts to compare/discuss what is occurring now and future from the lens of each attendee’s specialty perspectives.
There are over 500 different economic topics that can impact businesses. In the style that Economists David Hale and Mike Lewis incorporated in their original Chicago Finance Forum meetings, NABE CHICAGO continues that tradition with an end of quarter lunch or dinner under Chatham House rule limited to the first 12 who register to attend.
Other Dates for 2026 will be: June 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026.
MONEY BEYOND BORDERS - Part 2:
Threats to the US Dollar
April 1, 2026
Location: Virtual via Zoom
3:00pm – 4:00pm CT
Ticket price: Members FREE; $25 Non-Members
A NABE CHICAGO virtual event with Professor Barry Eichengreen for Part 2 of assessing threats to the US dollar! His new book “MONEY BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL CURRENCIES FROM CROESUS TO CRYPTO” debuts March 17, 2026…and he’s here virtually, with moderator, NABE CHICAGO Board Director, Dr. Karem Pakravan, discussing it with NABE CHICAGO on April 1st.
Dr. Eichengreen looks forward to answer/discuss:
Is the US dollar now on the downside of the life cycle of global currencies?
Who will be the winners and losers if there is a flight away from the greenback?
Will the advent of today’s cryptocurrencies change the historical patterns?
What about central bank digital currencies of tomorrow—what are their possible impacts on the lifecycle of the US dollar?
Perspectives From
Bank Economists
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm CT
Location: Northern Trust
Global Conference Center, 1st Floor
50 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL
April 9, 2026
After 5pm: optional pay-your-own Happy Hour
at Franklin Tap (325 S. Franklin St., Chicago, IL)
Ticket price: Members FREE; $25 Non-Members
A NABE CHICAGO in-person event with Northern Trust’s Ryan James Boyle, Chief US Economist, and Carl Tannenbaum, CBE, EVP & Chief Economist.
Discussion by Ryan and Carl will focus on:
The 2nd Quarter Global & US Economic Outlooks.
The crucial Behind-the-Scenes work that economists perform in and for the financial sector.
If you haven’t yet heard Ryan Boyle’s and/or Carl Tannebaum’s commentary, you are in for a very illuminating and engaging experience. If you’ve heard either of them, you know that you are going to gain so many insights and engage in many enjoyable, informative conversations.
THE 2026 HOT SECTORS: M&A, IP, AI with TAX STRATEGIES
Roundtable discussions with Experts...under Chatham House Rule
May 12, 2026
Location: Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL
1:00pm – 5:00pm CT
Three 1-hour long sessions, each beginning with a panel of three experts for 30 minutes, followed by the experts joining in individual roundtable discussions for another 30 minutes. Drinks & snacks available at self-serve refreshments table.
ROUNDTABLE 1: STATE OF THE ECONOMY & BUSINESS: M&A, Taxes, Tariffs, Inflation, Interest Rates, Employment, Trade, Economic Incentives, Regulations—how are they affecting your business, your industry, your Intellectual Property value, your future corporate growth?
Expert 1: Info coming soon
Expert 2: Info coming soon
Expert 3: Info coming soon
ROUNDTABLE 2: BUSINESS & AI—Our Journey Together: Deploying AI: expectations vs deployment; what’s next, AI with human workforce—optimal interactions & concerns, legal topics: transformation of industry, risks and returns.
Expert 1: Info coming soon
Expert 2: Info coming soon
Expert 3: Info coming soon
ROUNDTABLE 3: WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN WE OFFER: Speakers discuss possible solutions to issues raised either in previous roundtables or own/new options to consider.
Expert 1: Info coming soon
Expert 2: Info coming soon
Expert 3: Info coming soon
SOCIAL NETWORKING: 4PM – 5PM with passed appetizers, wine, & coffee/water/teas at station.
NOTE:
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