The Virginia Bankers Association and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce partner each year for the Financial Forecast, the premier event of its kind, attracting hundreds of members of the business community at the first of the year to learn what lies ahead for the state and national economy.

Location & Time

Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N 3rd St.
Richmond, VA 23219

Registration will open at 11:30 a.m. and the 2026 Financial Forecast will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Agenda

11:30 a.m. Registration & Check-in

12:00 p.m. Welcome

12:05 p.m. Lunch

12:40 p.m. Economic Outlook Thomas I. Barkin, President & CEO | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

1:20 p.m. TBD 

1:55 p.m. Closing Remarks

2:00 p.m. Event Adjourns

Meet the Speakers

Thomas I. Barkin, President & CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Tom Barkin is the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He has held this position since 2018.

Tom serves on the Fed’s chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee, and is also responsible for bank supervision and the Federal Reserve’s technology organization. He is “on the ground” continually in the Fed’s Fifth District, which covers South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia and Maryland. His engagement in the region has brought real attention to areas facing economic challenges.

Prior to joining the Richmond Fed, Tom was a senior partner and CFO at McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, where he also oversaw McKinsey’s offices in the southern United States.

Individual Registrations

Check back in the fall 2025 for registration information!

Cancellation Policy – Individual Registrations

Registrations may be transferred to another attendee at any time.  Cancellations will be fully refunded through January 2nd.  From January 3-14, 2026 refunds will not be issued. 

Become a Sponsor for the 2026 Financial Forecast!

The 2026 Financial Forecast has five sponsor packages available to accommodate businesses of all sizes!  Check back in the fall of 2025 for packages and pricing.