Event Registration

 

Please Join us for NIRI Charlotte's Annual Economic Forecast! We will be hosting Ben Shoesmith, Senior Economist at KPMG on January 22 for an engaging event to discuss the economic outlook for the year ahead.

 

All Charlotte NIRI members are welcome! If there is a guest that you feel would benefit from attending, they may join us for the dinner provided that they pay the $50 guest fee. 

 

Additional Details:

• Date: January 22, 2026
• Location: Maggiano's Little Italy, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
• Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm ET 
  • Networking 5:30pm to 6:00pm // Presentation and Discussion: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Speaker:
Ben Shoesmith
KPMG LLC - Senior Economist

Ben Shoesmith is a senior economist with KPMG LLP. His primary role at KPMG is to monitor and analyze economic indicators with a particular focus on international economics. By closely examining economic developments, Ben provides analysis and insights to the KPMG Economics team, enabling firm leadership and clients to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving economic landscape and effectively manage economic risks.

While Ben's expertise covers various aspects of the domestic macro economy, he has developed a specialization in international economics, with a specific focus on Southeast Asia. His in-depth knowledge of this region allows him to offer unique perspectives and guidance to KPMG's clients.

Prior to joining KPMG, Ben held several positions in the field of economics. He worked as a Foreign Exchange Analyst at VF Corporation, where his responsibilities included analyzing and managing international currency exposures through hedging strategies. He also served as a Quantitative Analyst at BB&T, where he forecasted portfolio revenues and losses under various economic scenarios as part of the Federal Reserve's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) stress tests. Additionally, Ben worked as a Research Analyst at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), contributing to economic research projects.