After two years of record issuance — and more than two years of rising inflation — how are issuers meeting the growing needs for upgrades of existing infrastructure along with investments in new projects? Are there sectors that would benefit the most from investing in resilient infrastructure? Should investors price in the effects of climate and severe-weather event related risks? Is there enough demand for the debt that will likely be needed to support the needed infrastructure?

As the municipal market navigates the world of technology and AI, panelists explore what tech and AI solutions are possible/being developed for issuers, the buy- and sell-sides, and other market participants. Perspective on what AI is — and is not — and how it is expected to impact the muni market? How does technology aid in pricing and disclosure? How can technology help the industry do more with less?

Water challenges abound across the country. From droughts to flooding, to lead pipe removal and quality controls, issuers are finding ways to fund water infrastructure projects, including SRFs and other tools.

Join our public finance leaders in a live and interactive market survey as they delve into the most important topics facing the industry. Will volume meet expectations for another record year? What sectors or trends deserve the most attention (Data center growth, anyone)? What are the biggest credit challenges (pension-woes make a return)? How proactive should the industry be in communicating goals and policy expectations with Washington? That and much more. 

With federal funding cuts, immigration policy shifts and legal threats from Washington compounding with enrollment dropping, how is the higher education sector navigating these challenges while remaining competitive globally? How are the smaller schools faring, particularly in the Northeast?

How do Northeast state and local government leaders see 2026 playing out for their states and localities? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities ahead for the public finance industry in their eyes? How can issuers navigate the ever-shifting winds out of Washington?