What will our region look like when our children are running it? We know just the person to ask for some big picture perspective.

Rebecca Ryan, futurist, economist and one of America’s most influential thought leaders, will be headlining this year’s Economic Outlook Luncheon with its flash-forward theme of Omaha 2035: The Next Big Things.

Ryan, founder and co-owner of Next Generation Consulting, is dedicated to helping cities and companies think around the corner to what’s next. Her fast-paced keynote promises hot-off-the-press results of a new, global project called “Next Big Things,” focusing on the future of cities.

Attendees at the Tuesday, November 17 event will also benefit from reporting on the most current economic trends and the results of the Greater Omaha Chamber-driven 2015 Economic Outlook Survey, exclusive insights attendees can check against internal projections and act on!

The Economic Outlook Luncheon has been an annual tradition since 1992. The cost is $55 per member or $75 for non-members. Tables of 10 are $550 for members and $750 for nonmembers. Reservations are due by Tuesday, November 10 through OmahaChamber.org/eol.

The Economic Outlook Luncheon sponsors are Baird Holm LLP, D.A. Davidson & Co., Deloitte, Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc., and Mutual of Omaha Bank.