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Utah Economic Forecast

Dejan

Dejan Eskic
Founder & Senior Research Fellow and Scholar
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
University of Utah

Eskic is involved in housing, construction, and real estate research, including fiscal impact studies and economic and demographic analysis. His professional career has focused on providing high-quality information to key decision makers, including local and state officials, executives of national retailers, and leaders of publicly listed REITs.

Prior to joining the Gardner Policy Institute, Eskic worked in the retail research industry, where he evaluated current and future sales performance for retail sites using statistical gravity modeling based on market demographics nationwide. He has also worked on numerous public-private partnerships related to Tax Increment Financing, as well as a wide range of real estate market studies and economic development plans.

Eskic earned a B.S. in Urban Planning and a Master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Utah. He also serves as an adjunct professor of Real Estate Market Analysis at the University of Utah.

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Date & Time
Tuesday, January 13, 2026


Karen Gail Miller Conference Center
 Miller Free Enterprise Center
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070

11:30 Check-in/Lunch Served
12:00–1:00 Presentation

 

Join Dejan Eskic, one of Utah’s leading economists, for a timely update on where the state’s economy is headed in 2026. This presentation highlights the key economic indicators shaping Utah today, connects recent and long-term trends, and examines how these forces are influencing residential and commercial real estate markets. Attendees will gain practical insight into upcoming challenges and opportunities, helping construction and development professionals better anticipate demand, plan projects, and manage risk in the year ahead.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the core vision and planning principles guiding the redevelopment of The Point site.
  2. Identify key infrastructure and land-use considerations typically addressed in the early stages of major development projects.
  3. Recognize the primary factors that influence decision-making and long-range planning for large, multi-phase community developments.
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