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, 2019 Ed BastianChief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts July 29, 2019 The Honorable Michael R. PompeoSecretary, U.S. Department of State Analyzed foreign policy issues and international relations. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 24, 2019 Bill GatesChair of the Board, Breakthrough Energy Ventures Discussed investment in technology to address climate change. Energy, Technology, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 11, 2019 Dara KhosrowshahiChief Executive Officer, Uber Technologies Inc. Discussed Uber's innovation in the future of transportation and technology. Technology, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 09, 2019 Adam SilverCommissioner, National Basketball Association Discussed the overall state of the NBA and the future of the league. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 30, 2019 Steve BallmerFounder, USAFacts and Former CEO, Microsoft Presented USAFacts' annual report and analyzed national demographic data. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 24, 2019 Evan G. GreenbergChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chubb Discussed the state of the insurance industry as well as US-China relations. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 23, 2019 Richard L. TrumkaPresident, AFL-CIO Discussed legislative priorities for workers and analyzed global trade agreements. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 20, 2019 Randall StephensonChairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Inc. Discussed the future of 5G technology and his company's acquisition of Time Warner. Technology, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 15, 2019 Akio ToyodaPresident, Member of the Board of Directors, Toyota Motor Corporation Addressed his company's transition from a car company to a mobility company. Technology, Business & Finance, International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 08, 2019 The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Discussed her upcoming agenda for the 116th Congress. Members of Congress
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts January 10, 2019 The Honorable Jerome H. PowellChairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Chairman Powell shared his views on the future economy and discussed recent Fed policy. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 27, 2018 Kevin PlankFounder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Under Armour Discussed Under Armour's role in changing the sports apparel industry and equipment. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 26, 2018 His Excellency Juha SipiläPrime Minister of the Republic of Finland Discussed Finland's growing economy and foreign policy. International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 15, 2018 Larry MerloPresident and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health Addressed the changing health care system and CVS's acquisition of Aetna. Health Care, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 04, 2018 The Honorable Larry KudlowAssistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director, National Economic Council Analyzed domestic economic policy as well as global trade agreements. Economics, Government & Public Officials