Lisa Hershman

With the Indiana General Assembly entering a budget-writing year, the program examines election results and voter polling in relation to Indiana’s policy agenda, business climate and advocacy efforts. It also presents the Indiana Prosperity 2035 playbook and the Chamber’s 2027 legislative priorities. A bipartisan conversation among House and Senate caucus leaders previews their priorities, emerging policy issues and anticipated debates. The budget outlook session covers state revenue, spending pressures, preparations for the 2027 budget, early gubernatorial budget priorities, potential effects of federal policy changes, and legislative caucus perspectives. The Legislative Champions Luncheon recognizes lawmakers for leadership on business and economic policy and explores coordinated messaging and partnerships among employers, advocates and stakeholders. A panel on data centers, energy and other growth initiatives considers infrastructure, energy supply and policy needs for data centers, advanced manufacturing and other large-scale projects, including reliability, affordability and long-term planning.