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 January 30, 2018 Dan GilbertFounder and Chairman, Quicken Loans Inc. and Rock Ventures LLC, and Majority Owner, Cleveland Cavaliers Highlighted Detroit's revitalization and his success in the mortgage industry. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts January 12, 2018 The Honorable Steven MnuchinSecretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Discussed the Treasury's involvement in tax reform, raising the debt ceiling, and cryptocurrencies. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts December 07, 2017 Steve MollenkopfChief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated Highlighted Qualcomm's success in connecting the world and its involvement in developing 5G technology. Technology, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts November 02, 2017 The Honorable Gary D. CohnAssistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council Discussed the Administration's goals for tax reform and the newly released tax reform bill. Economics, Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 23, 2017 Lee Hsien LoongPrime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Highlighted trade, TPP, and his message to the U.S. during his visit. International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 19, 2017 Dr. Oh-Hyun KwonVice Chairman & CEO, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Discussed Samsung's "survive and sustain" mission and the changing technology industry. Technology, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts October 04, 2017 Satya NadellaChief Executive Officer, Microsoft Corporation Discussed his new autobiography "Hit Refresh" and his vision for Microsoft's future. Technology, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts September 07, 2017 Leslie MoonvesChairman and CEO, CBS Corporation Shared his experiences at CBS and from the entertainment industry. Media
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts July 25, 2017 The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Highlighted the Administration's priorities for Commerce. Government & Public Officials
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts June 20, 2017 His Excellency Juan Carlos Varela RodríguezPresident of the Republic of Panamá Encouraged companies to look at Panama as a "land of opportunity". International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 18, 2017 His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos CalderónPresident of the Republic of Colombia Discussed the peace process that ended Colombia's 50-year conflict. International
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts May 05, 2017 Adena T. FriedmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq, Inc. Shared why Nasdaq is the home to innovators and the future. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 25, 2017 2017 Higher Education Panelwith Michael V. Drake, M.D., President, The Ohio State University; Drew Gilpin Faust, Ph.D., President, Harvard University; and Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Ph.D., President, Stanford University Education & Culture
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts April 12, 2017 Laurence D. FinkChairman and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock, Inc. A power player of global finance shared his outlook for economic growth. Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts March 23, 2017 John S. WatsonChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chevron Corporation Provided an in-depth review of the state of the oil industry. Energy, Business & Finance
Photo Credit: The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Joshua Roberts February 28, 2017 Mary T. BarraChairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Company Provided an overview of the state of the automobile industry and expectations for the future. Automobile