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 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
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