Past Events

For a listing of all past speakers since our founding, visit our Chronological List of Speakers.

Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 17, 2013 The Honorable Jacob J. LewSecretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Treasury Secretary Lew called for action on budget, debt ceiling, tax reform, and more. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts July 23, 2013 The Honorable Valerie B. JarrettSenior Advisor to President Barack Obama and Assistant to the President for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs Offered up-close view of the President and White House. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts July 18, 2013 The Honorable Max Baucus & The Honorable Dave CampUnited States Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and United States Representative Dave Camp (R-MI-4th District) Discussed their bipartisan effort on tax reform legislation. Members of Congress
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 02, 2013 Katharine Weymouth and Martin BaronPublisher and CEO and Executive Editor, The Washington Post Discussed the state of the news media industry. Media
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 15, 2013 Kenneth I. ChenaultChairman and Chief Executive Officer, The American Express Company Chenault predicted growth will continue to be sluggish for the U.S. economy. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 21, 2013 Brian L. RobertsChairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation Roberts presented an overview of the futures of NBCUniversal, Comcast, and the media industry. Media
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts February 08, 2013 Mortimer B. ZuckermanChairman and CEO, Boston Properties; Publisher, New York Daily News and Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, U.S. News & World Report Shared his views on the real estate market, the news industry, and peace between Israel and Palestine. Media
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts December 10, 2012 Drew Gilpin FaustPresident and Lincoln Professor of History, Harvard University Harvard University president mapped new horizons in global higher education. Education & Culture
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts December 06, 2012 Frederick W. SmithChairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corporation FedEx leader outlined ways to spur U.S. economic growth. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 15, 2012 The Honorable Alan B. KruegerChairman, Council of Economic Advisers Discussed the potential impact failure by Congress and the Administration to reach a budget deficit agreement could have on the country. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 11, 2012 2012 Election Panelwith Mike Allen, Chief White House Correspondent, Politico; Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, The Cook Political Report; Chris Wallace, Anchor, “Fox News Sunday”, and Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent, “PBS NewsHour” Political Commentators
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 12, 2012 The Honorable Michael R. BloombergMayor of the City of New York; Founder, Bloomberg LP Urged political parties to focus on headcount in the workplace instead of headlines in the media. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts July 18, 2012 Lloyd BlankfeinChairman & CEO, Goldman Sachs Blankfein shared his outlook for the global economy. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 05, 2012 Warren E. BuffettChairman, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Buffett celebrated the Club's 25th anniversary with members. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 16, 2012 The Honorable Robert B. ZoellickPresident, World Bank Group World Bank head Robert Zoellick offered broad view of global issues. International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 14, 2012 Jeffrey L. BewkesChairman of the Board and CEO, Time Warner Inc. Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes shared his perspective on the digital evolution of media. Media