First Friday Economic Outlook Forum

First Friday Economic Outlook Forum
January 9, 2026 | Linthicum Heights, MD

Maryland Bankers Association, in participation with the Maryland Association of CPAs, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Maryland REALTORS®, and Maryland Retailers Alliance proudly presents the 19th Annual First Friday Economic Outlook Forum. The First Friday Economic Outlook Forum showcases economic experts who share valuable information about current events and the future of the region's economy. This event attracts influential leaders, enables high-level networking, and provides a first look at the economic forecast for the year.

Agenda

Friday, January 9, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Registration/Networking

11:00 a.m.

Welcome
Christopher D. Holt, Chair, Maryland Bankers Association and Executive Vice President, Maryland Market, Orrstown Bank
Tisha Edwards, President & CEO, Maryland Bankers Association

11:05 a.m.

Regional and Local Economic Update
Patrick Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Office of Chief Economist, American Bankers Association

11:35 a.m.

Economic Panel Discussion
Moderator: John Asbury, CEO, Atlantic Union Bank and Immediate Past Chair, American Bankers Association
Panelists:

Scott Love, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist, WesBanco Trust and Investment Services
Kurt J. Rankin, Vice President and Economist, The PNC Financial Services Group
Luke Tilley, Chief Economist, M&T Bank |Wilmington Trust Company

12:20 p.m.

Luncheon

1:05 p.m.

Luncheon Address
Governor Wes Moore
Governor
State of Maryland

1:35 p.m.

Keynote Address
Thomas I. Barkin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

2:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks/Adjournment

Registration & Table Sponsorships

Take advantage of one of the largest financial and economic events in Maryland and reserve a table today! Sponsorship deadline is Monday, December 15, 2025.

Platinum - $10,000

30 premier reserved seats at the event (three tables of 10)
Opportunity to introduce a session speaker
Spotlight listing as event Platinum Sponsor
Recognition and thanks from the podium
Table identifiers reserving your tables with your company’s logo

Gold - $6,500

20 preferred reserved seats at the event (two tables of 10)
Spotlight listing as event Gold Sponsor
Recognition and thanks from the podium
Table identifiers reserving your tables with your company’s logo

Silver - $3,500

10 reserved seats at the event (one table of 10)
Spotlight listing as event Silver Sponsor
Recognition and thanks from the podium
Table identifiers reserving your table with your company’s logo

Patron - $1,750

5 reserved seats at the event (shared table)
Spotlight listing as event Patron sponsor
Recognition and thanks from the podium
Table identifiers reserving your table with your company’s logo

Individual Tickets
Available for $250 each.

Location Information

Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel
1739 West Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

2025 First Friday Economic Outlook Forum Sponsors by Ann DeVilbiss

Questions? Contact Ann DeVilbiss, MBA's Head of Events & Membership Experience, at 443-837-1606 for more information.