DBusiness Magazine Automation Alley to Host Virtual 2021 Global Economic Outlook Jan. 14 International business experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business globally during Automation Alley’s annual Global Economic Outlook for 2021 and Beyond, which will take place virtually Jan. 14. Automation Alley’s annual Global Economic Outlook for 2021 and Beyond will take place virtually Jan. 14. // Photo courtesy of Automation Alley International business experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business globally during Automation Alley’s annual Global Economic Outlook for 2021 and Beyond, which will take place virtually Jan. 14. The event will livestream between 8:30-10:30 a.m. Topics will include industries and countries/regions around the world where growth opportunities are particularly strong and examine projected trends in two-way trade and investment flows. Other speakers will identify industries and countries that will either benefit or be challenged by globalization in the short and medium terms and look at factors closer to home that affect Michigan’s business climate.