In-Person: 37th Annual Conference

We invite you to RSVP to attend the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority’s 37th Annual Conference in historic Union Depot’s RedCap Room on the 2nd floor.

We have a great line-up of speakers on topics relevant to your work. We look forward to you joining us for interesting presentations, an opportunity to interact with your peers, and a great networking opportunity.

We look forward to seeing you!

9:15 am Registration, Networking, and Breakfast

9:40 am Introduction, Welcome, and Authority Perspective

• Barry Fick, Executive Director, MHEFA

9:45 am 2025 US Interest Rate and Inflation Outlook

Surging Debt and Falling Inflation: A Zero Rate Future

• Dimitri Delis, Ph.D., Managing Director, Director of Fixed Income Research, Piper Sandler Financial Strategies

10:30 am Moody’s Ratings Overview and Insights on Higher Education Trends

• Debra Roane, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer
• Nicole Addalli Serrano, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer

Moody’s Ratings: Higher Education and Not-For-Profits

11:15am Networking/Snack Break

11:30am Demographics, Demand for Higher Education, and Implications for Facilities Planning

• Dr. Nathan Grawe, Professor of Economics, Carleton College

12:15pm State of Minnesota Demographic Update

• Megan Elizabeth Dayton, Senior Projections Demographer, Minnesota State Demographic Center, Dept. of Administration

1:00 pm Lunch and Networking

Host or Publisher Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (MHEFA)