CEOtoCEO is pleased to welcome Connor Lokar of ITR Economics back to Bellevue to present the CEOtoCEO Annual Economic Forecast 2027 at our Bellevue Breakfast event.

Last year's economic forecast was right on the money, and a chaotic 2026 has launched us into the unknown of 2027. Connor will provide the clarity you need to navigate the year ahead and position your business for success.

Connor specializes in presenting to businesses across all industries, helping them grow revenue and remain profitable through ever-changing business cycles. With his quick wit and knack for storytelling, he educates audiences while keeping them captivated.

Few economists present their insights with the authority, accuracy, and humor that Connor brings to the stage. He delivers practical economic intelligence with charm and candor, giving executives an uncommon understanding of long-term economic trends. As we look ahead to 2027, he'll examine the compounding pressures of tariffs, inflation, volatile gas prices, and elevated interest rates-and what they mean for the Puget Sound economy.

Connor provides economic intelligence that helps businesses reduce risk, make practical and profitable decisions, and take action.

When he's not on stage, Connor serves as a trusted advisor, consulting directly with management teams at firms both large and small. As a millennial, he brings a fresh perspective on economics and a keen understanding of how forecasts are developed, helping clients make informed business decisions in an increasingly complex environment.

Founded in 1948, ITR Economics is the oldest privately held, continuously operating economic research and consulting firm in the United States. With a long-term forecasting accuracy rating of 94.7%, ITR Economics cuts through the media noise to provide executives and business owners with valuable insights and actionable guidance.