2026 Market Outlook 
Join us on January 29th to discover the latest insights and analysis on the economic outlook with Ping Liang at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! 
Ping Liang
Ping Liang is the Market Intelligence Manager at Nucor, bringing over a decade of steel industry experience. Ping previously held key roles at ThyssenKrupp and ArcelorMittal in business planning, marketing, and strategy. An enthusiastic speaker on business economics and steel industry developments, she regularly shares insights to variety of trade associations, customers and industrial events. Ping holds Master’s degrees in Economics and Finance from Auburn University. Throughout her career, Ping has focused on strengthening market intelligence to support both internal and external customers, fostering stronger connections through relatable and actionable insights.
Location
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
2024 N Halsted St, Chicago,IL 60614
Date & Time
January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
order of events
Registration will begin at 5:30 pm. Please check in at the desk, pick up your name tag and drink tickets.

Networking will take place before the presentation. Be sure to bring your business cards.

Dinner & Speaker, dinner will be served while Ping gives us insight into the market outlook for 2026.
Other Details
Valet Parking $20
Business Casual
Nucor is North America’s most diversified and sustainable steel and steel products company. Their team is forged around a vision for leading the industry by providing unparalleled customer care, building trusted partnerships and creating sustained value. Nucor Corporation is the safest, highest quality, lowest cost, most productive and most profitable steel and steel products company in the world.
Menu
PINTXOS: 
Ibérico ham croquetas
- Bacon-wrapped dates, apple vinaigrette
TAPAS & PAELLA: 
Includes soft drinks, coffee, and tea
Cold Tapas: 
Brussel sprouts salad, marcona almond, manchego cheese
- Garlic potato salad
Hot Tapas: 
- Patatas bravas with tomato alioli
- Meatballs with sherry tomato sauce
- Skewered chicken & chorizo sausage
- Beef skewer with garlic horseradish cream
Paella: 
- 'Paella de mariscos' with shrimp, squid, bay scallop & fennel
- Catalan-style crystal bread
DESSERT:
Chocolate truffle cake
New Location
Our January Market outlook event will take place at a new location this year!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
2024 N Halsted St, Chicago,IL 60614
Who's Coming
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