The Lyons Companies and the Lerner College Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship host this annual forum which brings together distinguished voices that influence, determine and interpret U.S. economic policy. 

The 2026 speakers will be:  

Patrick T. Harker
Rowan Distinguished Professor
Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions
Director of Academic Engagement, Penn Washington
The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania

Michael K. Farr
Chairman
FarrCrest Capital, LLC

Leland Vittert
Host, On Balance with Leland Vittert
Chief Washington Anchor, NewsNation

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Business and community leaders, educators, students and alumni will be in attendance.  Speakers will present and engage in a panel discussion.  The audience will also have time to pose questions.

While there is no charge to attend this event, seating is limited, and reservations are strongly recommended.  Event is expected to fill to capacity.

The event will be held at the University of Delaware Audion in the Tower at Star Campus.  Doors will open at 2:00 pm; welcoming remarks begin at 3:00 pm.  The presentation concludes at 5:00 pm with community networking hour to follow. 

PARKING: Map can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rzK2oTPu8ccOm0iJTb7wsZoSv5zewdqb/view?usp=sharing

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