NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Business Outlook (BBO), the country’s premier economic conference, is set for Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Baha Mar resort, with Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis, KC, scheduled to deliver the highly anticipated keynote address that is expected to set the tone for national economic discourse in a pivotal year.

Now in its 35th year, Bahamas Business Outlook will be held under the theme “Strengthening Foundations for Long-Term Prosperity,” bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, and institutional stakeholders for a full day of dialogue on economic resilience, investment, and national preparedness. With a general election looming, the Prime Minister’s presentation is expected to outline the Government’s economic record, articulate its forward-looking policy agenda, and frame the broader economic outlook as the country approaches a critical political juncture.

Organised by The Counsellors Ltd, the conference will focus on key economic and policy issues shaping The Bahamas’ medium- and long-term trajectory. Discussions are expected to examine macroeconomic conditions, fiscal stability, and government progress on economic reform, alongside strategies aimed at sustaining growth amid global uncertainty.

Tourism development and destination competitiveness will feature prominently, including conversations on strengthening Nassau Paradise Island, expanding Family Island investment, and positioning the tourism sector for long-term resilience. Financial-sector discussions will centre on fiscal discipline, corporate performance, access to capital, and the stability of the banking and insurance sectors in supporting national growth.

The programme is also expected to address housing market pressures and access to financing, with a focus on affordability, mortgage availability, and the role of financial institutions in supporting home ownership and development.

Education and workforce development will form another key pillar of the conference agenda, exploring how skills training, higher education, and human capital development align with the evolving needs of the economy. Additional discussions will examine technological innovation and the growing role of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in business operations and competitiveness.

National resilience and disaster preparedness are also expected to be highlighted, with emphasis on building a disaster-ready business community as a critical component of sustainable economic development in a climate-vulnerable region.

Organizers say the 35th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook will continue its long-standing role as a premier forum for informed, forward-looking engagement between policymakers and the private sector, as The Bahamas works to strengthen its economic foundations and chart a clear path forward.

Registration is available at tclevents.com or by contacting Margaret Albury at 322-1000 or malbury@tclbahamas.com.