WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The annual forecast of the region’s economic future will highlight next month’s Wichita Area Economic Outlook

Conference.

Wichita State University’s Barton School of Business and Center for Economic Development and Business Research also plans to offer its insight into local and national economies at the Oct. 9 event at the Century II Convention Hall.

Nationally known speakers and local experts are expected to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, industry, education and government.