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 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
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 09, 2009 The Honorable Larry SummersDirector, National Economic Council Discussed national economic policy. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 11, 2009 Randall L. StephensonChairman & CEO, AT&T Stephenson addressed the need for corporate investment to revitalize the economy. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts February 09, 2009 Paul S. OtelliniPresident & CEO, Intel Corporation Intel CEO Paul Otellini takes a long look ahead: the economic crisis and the importance of investing. Technology
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts January 07, 2009 The Honorable Henry M. Paulson, Jr.Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Analyzed the role the Government Sponsored Entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, played in creating the housing bubble. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 02, 2008 2008 Election Panelwith Fred Barnes, Executive Editor, Weekly Standard; Paul Begala, political contributor and Democratic strategist on CNN's The Situation Room; Ken Duberstein, Chairman and CEO, The Duberstein Group; and Mark Shields, moderator of CNN's "Capital Gang" Political Commentators
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 16, 2008 G. Richard WagonerChairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation Automobile
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 09, 2008 Eric SchmidtChairman of the Board and CEO, Google Technology
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 02, 2008 Ruth SimmonsPresident, Brown University Simmons decried the decline of governmental support for higher education. Education & Culture
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 12, 2008 Jamie DimonChairman of the Board & CEO, JP Morgan Chase Dimon examined current financial issues and considered whether the U.S. economy was going to tip into recession. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts January 17, 2008 The Honorable Robert ZoellickPresident, World Bank World Bank's Zoellick linked economic development to stability. International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 20, 2007 Henry R. KravisPrincipal, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 02, 2007 Kenneth I. ChenaultChief Executive Officer and Chairman, The American Express Company Focused on what a brand is, how one is created and maintained, and what its value is. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 02, 2007 Jeffrey B. KindlerChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer Pfizer's CEO Jeffrey Kindler on keeping Americans healthy and America competitive. Health Care, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 01, 2007 The Honorable Henry M. Paulson, Jr.Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts February 08, 2007 Peter G. PetersonSenior Chairman and Co-Founder, The Blackstone Group Explored whether a society geared to a short-term focus could deal with long-term challenges without first confronting a major crisis. Business & Finance