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Attendees at the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy held at NC State University's McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

Emerging Issues Forum

Since 1986, the Emerging Issues Forum has brought together international, national and statewide thought leaders and stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for North Carolina.

2027 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Housing

Feb. 17 | NC State University McKimmon Center | Raleigh, NC

Housing challenges affect every family, community and industry across North Carolina. As the finale of IEI’s three-year Future Forward Infrastructure series, the 2027 Emerging Issues Forum will bring policymakers, industry experts, researchers, educators and community leaders together to examine the state’s housing landscape and identify innovative solutions that meet the needs of every North Carolinian.

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Dating back to 1986, the Emerging Issues Forum is an annual gathering of thought leaders and stakeholders across various perspectives and backgrounds to discuss challenges and opportunities for North Carolina’s future.

“I have attended and been involved with the Institute every year since the beginning. This is a great organization where creative thinking mixes with business and entrepreneurs. I have seen ideas being presented and then formed into policy and used to create jobs and opportunities.”

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Mark Fleming

Vice President of Government Affairs,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (retired)

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