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Financial Broadcast Journalist Ron Insana announced as keynote speaker for Economic Outlook Conference
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ron Insana, veteran financial broadcast journalist and bestselling author, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) on Friday, February 6, 2026.
EOC is the premier annual economic forum, providing business and community leaders with a full day of timely, data-driven insight into the economic forces shaping decision-making in The Woodlands area and beyond.
Insana is widely recognized for translating complex market forces into clear, actionable insights for business leaders. A regular contributor on CNBC and MS NOW, Insana was named one of the “Top 100 Business News Journalists of the 20th Century”. His keynote will address the economic and market dynamics shaping 2026, with perspective on the intersection of business, technology and public policy.
In addition to Insana’s keynote, EOC 2026 will feature a robust lineup of expert speakers and panels designed to help plan for growth and long-term success. Attendees will receive updates and analysis from state and national experts representing:
- Governor Greg Abbott’s Economic Development & Tourism Office
- Texas Stock Exchange
- Kinder Institute for Urban Research
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The conference will also include three featured panels: Local Economic Update, Journalist Panel and CEO Spotlight offering real-world perspectives.
The 2026 Economic Outlook Conference will take place Friday, February 6, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.
For full event details, speaker lineup and registration visit eocthewoodlands.com.
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce extends its appreciation to Entergy Texas. Inc. for once again serving as the Presenting Sponsor and helping power this premier experience.
Source: The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
