2026 Kansas Economic Policy Conference: The Future of the Kansas Economy
The 2026 Kansas Economic Policy Conference will explore The Future of the Kansas Economy. Taking place on Thursday, October 29 at the University of Kansas Conference Center on the Lawrence campus with a livestream option, the conference brings together community leaders, policymakers, and subject matter experts. The 2026 KEPC is offered at no cost to attendees.
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| PROGRAM | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Welcome & Introductions |
| 8:45 am | Keynote: AI and the Kansas Economy |
| 9:15 am | Research and Entrepreneurship at Kansas Universities |
| 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:30 am | The Future of the Rural Kansas Economy |
| 11:20 am | Break |
| 11:30 am | The Future of Technology and Manufacturing in Kansas |
| 12:20 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | Policy Conversation |
| 2:45 pm | Closing Remarks |