2026 Future Forward Forum
Curated foresight for today's leaders
Power & Utilities sessions: November 30
National virtual sessions: December 1 – 3
Local sessions: December 8 – 17
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2026 Program details
Helping leaders prepare for what may be next
Today’s business landscape doesn’t move in quarters—it moves in moments. Deloitte’s Future Forward Forum offers executives forward-looking perspectives on economic and regulatory developments, emerging technologies, finance trends, M&A activity, tax policy and more.
Designed for leaders from public and private companies, the Future Forward Forum features interactive webcasts and select local events. Attendees can explore the sessions most relevant to their interests through a flexible agenda, gain insights from subject-matter specialists, and earn CPE credits along the way.
New for 2026:
The program will include expanded industry-specific topics. Power and utilities companies can participate in dedicated sessions on Monday, November 30, before the Future Forward Forum content begins on Tuesday, December 1. Additional sessions focused on the consumer and financial services industries are woven into the program, offering perspectives relevant to organizations in those sectors—and to everyone who engages with them as consumers.
Explore the agenda, register and gain insights to help move your organization forward. The future is moving fast. Let’s move forward, together.
Virtual agenda
All sessions are offered free to registrants.
Day 1 | Monday, November 30
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Public utility ratemaking trends and industry insights
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2:30 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Federal income tax developments affecting utilities
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Day 2 | Tuesday, December 1
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST
US economic update
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Quantum computing, applied: What leaders need to know today and tomorrow
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2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Navigating the tariff landscape: A proactive approach to trade
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST
Public accounting tech update
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Day 3 | Wednesday, December 2
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST
2027 Financial services outlook
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
The evolving role of M&A in driving growth and transformation
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2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST
AI transformation in finance, accounting, and controls for private companies
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST
Building the next space economy: From exploration to infrastructure
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Day 4 | Thursday, December 3
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST
Future of consumer: Six forces redefining the consumer economy. Is your business keeping up?
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Midterm elections and future tax policy
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2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Finance Trends 2027: Industry insights on the five trends shaping finance
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Speakers
Our list of subject matter specialists who will be speaking or moderating during this year’s Future Forward Forum is coming soon!
Local sessions
Select cities will also host in-person or virtual local sessions from December 8-17 for additional CPE and networking opportunities. Click the button below to learn more.
Contacts
Program content
Future Forward Forum Program Team
futureforwardforum@deloitte.com
Program registration
Deloitte Meeting & Event Services
usnmscustomersupport@deloitte.com
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