March 2, 2026
Reagan National Economic Forum Returns in 2026 to Advance America’s Economic Leadership
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March 2, 2026
Reagan National Economic Forum Returns in 2026 to Advance America’s Economic Leadership
RNEF will bring together senior business and policy leaders to advance growth, competitiveness, and U.S. economic leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute today announced that it will host the annual Reagan National Economic Forum (RNEF) on May 28–29, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California.
RNEF will once again convene senior policymakers, C-suite leaders, innovators, and prominent thought leaders to address the most pressing economic challenges and opportunities facing the United States. The Forum will continue to elevate President Ronald Reagan’s legacy of American economic leadership grounded in opportunity, innovation, and competitive markets.
“President Reagan believed that a healthy, vigorous, and growing economy is the foundation of opportunity and national strength,” said David Trulio, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “The Reagan National Economic Forum builds on that vision by bringing leaders together to engage seriously with the ideas, policies, and tangible choices that will shape America’s economic future and sustain U.S. leadership in a highly competitive global economy.”
The mission of RNEF is to advance economic, fiscal, and monetary policies that will sustain and strengthen American opportunity, innovation, and prosperity, in the context of fierce global competition, threats to America’s national security, and significant domestic challenges and opportunities.
The 2026 Forum will feature discussions across key sectors, including finance, technology, manufacturing, education, energy, and trade, and will bring together leaders from across the political and economic spectrum.
“RNEF will help drive the national conversation on the economic choices that matter most to America’s long-term growth and competitiveness,” said Roger Zakheim, Washington Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “The Forum challenges leaders to test ideas, sharpen policy choices, and carry those debates into the broader economic and policy agenda throughout the year.”
Forum speakers and distinguished attendees include:
Mr. Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Circle
Hon. Paul S. Atkins, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Rep. French Hill, Chair, House Financial Services Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
Mr. Chris Power, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hadrian
Hon. Donald F. McGahn, II, Practice Leader Government Regulation, Jones Day
Mr. Brian Potter, Senior Infrastructure Fellow, Institute for Progress
Hon. Gina Raimondo, 40th Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
Mr. Horacio Rozanski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Booz Allen
Mr. Charlie W. Scharf, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Wells Fargo
Amb. Kristen Silverberg, President & Chief Operating Officer, Business Roundtable
Mr. Jan Sramek, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, California Forever
Dr. Michael R. Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Additional program details and speakers for the Reagan National Economic Forum will be announced at a later date.
Attendance at RNEF is by invitation only. Media, including podcasters, bloggers, and writers who wish to attend must request credentials HERE and a member of the media relations team will follow up to confirm credentials.
What: Reagan National Economic Forum
Who: C-suite executives, founders, Members of Congress, Executive Branch leaders, former top officials, scholars, and members of the press
When: Thursday, May 28 (evening) and Friday, May 29, 2026 (all day)
Where: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
For more information, visit RNEF.com or follow @ReaganInstitute.
About the Reagan Foundation & Institute
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.
A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programs shaping the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students.
In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library. A leading cultural institution, RRPFI houses a remarkable 125,000 square foot museum with unique historical pieces that tells the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, presidency, and enduring impact, and hosts world-class special exhibitions.
Contact:
Nathan Yanez
Yanez@invariantgr.com