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 February 23, 2012 Steve CaseChairman and CEO, Revolution, LLC Steve Case calls for a new wave of entrepreneurship to revitalize the American economy. Technology
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts January 19, 2012 Walter IsaacsonPresident and CEO, The Aspen Institute Walter Isaacson reflects on the life of creativity of Steve Jobs. Technology
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts December 12, 2011 Eric E. SchmidtExecutive Chairman, Google Inc. Google's Eric Schmidt sees boundless horizons for an internet-connected world. Technology
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 31, 2011 The Honorable Gene B. SperlingDirector of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Spoke about the Administration’s efforts to stimulate the sluggish U.S. economy. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 05, 2011 Ursula BurnsChairman and CEO, Xerox Ursula Burns declared that “Impatience is a Virtue” and charged that leaders have become too satisfied with the status quo. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 16, 2011 The Honorable Thomas DonilonNational Security Advisor Donilon spoke about current national security challenges. Aerospace & Defense, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 15, 2011 The Honorable John BoehnerSpeaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Outlined his vision for resolving the economic and jobs crisis gripping the country. Members of Congress
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 28, 2011 Tony BlairFormer British Prime Minister, Quartet Representative to the Middle East Shared a “round the world” analysis of current conditions in key countries and continents with Economic Club members. International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 08, 2011 The Honorable Saxby Chambliss & The Honorable Mark WarnerUnited States Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and United States Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) Discussed efforts of “the Gang of Six” to achieve budget reduction. Members of Congress
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 23, 2011 The Honorable Jacob LewDirector, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Presented the Administration’s perspective on reducing the size of the federal budget deficit. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 20, 2011 The Honorable Julius GenachowskiChairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Genachowski focused his remarks on the topic of spectrum supply and demand. Media, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 31, 2011 Jeffrey R. ImmeltChairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Electric Declared tax reform to be the most needed action to stimulate job creation. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 08, 2011 Bill GatesChairman, Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates reflects on family, fortune, and philanthropy. Technology
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts December 10, 2010 Daniel F. AkersonCEO, General Motors Company GM’s leader described how his company is transforming to meet the challenges of a new world. Automobile
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 01, 2010 2010 Election Panelwith Mark Halperin, Editor-at-Large and Senior Political Analyst, Time magazine; Claire Shipman, Senior National Correspondent, ABC News, and Jim VandeHei, Executive Editor and Co-founder, POLITICO Political Commentators
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 15, 2010 Ted LeonsisFounder and CEO, Monumental Sports and Entertainment Ted Leonsis ruminated on creativity, success, and the business of happiness. Business & Finance