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What will Kansas look like in 2075?
Explore the future of Kansas industry, innovation, and economic growth.
| Location Century II Convention Center Wichita, Kansas | Date October 2, 2025 | Time 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Online Registration has closed. Please check in at the registration table Thursday to join the event.
Join us for the 2025 Kansas Economic Outlook Conference as we fast-forward 50 years to explore the future of Kansas industry, innovation, and economic opportunity. Hosted by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University’s Barton School of Business, this year’s event brings together thought leaders from aerospace, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and energy—alongside CEDBR’s own expert economic insights.
Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator, or curious citizen, this is your chance to gain forward-thinking perspectives and actionable takeaways on the trends already shaping our long-term trajectory. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation—and the future.
Secure your spot today and help shape what’s next for Kansas.
Speakers
Keynote
Mark Esposito
Center for International Development,
Harvard Kennedy School, Professor
& Chief Economist, micro1
The Economic
Argument for Health
Ed O’Malley
Kansas Health Foundation
President and CEO
Coping With Chaos: The
Aircraft Industry In Strange Days
Richard Aboulafia
AeroDynamic Advisory
Managing Director
Kansas Economic Forecast:
Kansas on the Verge
Bekah Selby-Leach
CEDBR
Wichita State University
Director
Strategic AI Adoption for
Sustainable Economic Growth
Miles Basset
Prairie Code AI
Founder and CEO
Energy:
Power of Production
Warren Martin
Kansas Strong
Executive Director
Host
Dotty Harpool
Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
Executive Director
of Engagement & Prominence
Welcoming Remarks
Richard Muma
Wichita State University
President
Opening Remarks
Don Sherman
Evergy
Executive, Community Affairs
Closing Remarks
Larisa Genin
Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
Dean
Event Sponsors
PRESENTING
ELITE
INDUSTRY
NETWORKING AREA
STOCK MARKET CONTEST
CONTRIBUTING
