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 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
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 29, 2010 The Honorable Chris Dodd Chairman, Senate Banking Committee; United States Senator (D-CT) Explained the purpose of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Members of Congress
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts July 19, 2010 Kenneth FeinbergFounder, Managing Partner, Feinberg Rozen, LLP; Special Master, TARP Executive Compensation Ken Feinberg, special master extraordinaire, described creative ways to resolve public policy dramas. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 22, 2010 Ivan SeidenbergChairman & CEO, Verizon Communications Presented an agenda the business community was proposing to revitalize the U.S. economy. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 19, 2010 Muhtar KentPresident & Chief Executive Officer, The Coca Cola Company Kent made the case for tax reform to level the competitive field for multi-national corporations based in the United States. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 08, 2010 The Honorable Peter R. OrszagDirector, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Focused on the link between the budget deficit and the cost of health care in the United States. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 02, 2010 Donald E. GrahamChairman and CEO, The Washington Post Company Media
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts December 07, 2009 The Honorable Ben S. BernankeChairman, United States Federal Reserve Bernanke offered an assessment of the economic recovery from the Great Recession. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 19, 2009 J.W. Marriott, Jr.Chairman and CEO, Marriott International, Inc. Marriott surveyed the state of the hospitality industry in the wake of the Great Recession. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 01, 2009 Rex TillersonChairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation Assessed the current state of the energy industry and offered solutions for meeting future challenges. Energy
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts August 06, 2009 The Honorable Christina RomerChair, Council of Economic Advisers Presented an overview of the impact of the Administration's fiscal stimulus package. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 12, 2009 Indra K. NooyiChairman & CEO, PepsiCo Indira Nooyi described the capabilities future CEOs will need to lead successful companies. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 22, 2009 The Honorable Timothy GeithnerSecretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Discussed the impact of the Great Recession and actions taken to restore economic vitality globally. Government & Public Officials