Emerging Markets Speakers

Decorated Admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) addresses security concerns in a technologically transforming world.

Tony Blair embraces the challenges of globalization in an increasingly interconnected world.

Using his trademark depth of policy knowledge and academic research, Ezra Klein gives audiences a systematic look at why American politics is so polarized, and what that polarization has done to electoral institutions, policymaking, and the media.

Focused on four major crises-the Global Financial Crisis, the Global Health Crisis, Climate Change and the Fourth Industrial Revolution– Mark Carney shares his insights into lessons learned and economic opportunities that put people and planet first.

Drawing on his extensive public and private sector leadership experience, former President of the World Bank David Malpass offers valuable insights into the pressing geopolitical and economic issues of our time. 

William Dudley shares unique insights into the global economy, the inherent risks of the global financial system, and what it means for the financial markets.

"In a crisis moment, showing some empathy gets people to follow you." – Roger Ferguson

Rebecca Patterson is a globally recognized investor and macroeconomic researcher with more than 25 years of experience studying how politics and policy intersect with economic trends to drive financial markets.

President Barack Obama’s chief economist Jason Furman helped guide the United States through a tumultuous period of recession, unemployment and instability. He offers an incisive insider’s exploration of the geoeconomic outlook, business trends and the future of globalism. 

Speaking from three decades of experience navigating the United Kingdom through one of the most perilous periods in economic history, and more recently leading the international central banking community, Lord Mervyn King engages in a lively discussion on...

A trusted senior international statesman and leader, Anders Fogh Rasmussen offers actionable solutions to global challenges and identifies opportunities for successful cooperation across borders and industries.    

The first woman to serve as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s chair, Mary Schapiro, who has dedicated her nearly three-decade career to regulatory strategy and enforcement, and service on major corporate boards, provides audiences astute insight and analysis...

Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create...

Drawing on broad experience in business and government, John Snow, chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, assesses the economy with an eye toward global risk.

An accomplished economic and political advisor with extensive experience in government and the private sector, Brian Deese recently served as the Director of the United States National Economic Council in the Biden administration (2021-2023), where he played a...

A leading academic and dedicated public servant, Jeremy Stein brings a unique perspective to some of the most pressing monetary and financial issues of our time.

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera explores the intersection of economics, policy, and politics – and its bearing on the human experience.

One of the world's leading scholars on economic crises—and how to solve them—and a key adviser to President Obama through the economic crisis, Christina Romer provides a perspective on what's ahead for the economy and the choices policymakers...

Charles L. Evans is a 31-year veteran of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and an accomplished economic researcher focused on measuring the effects of monetary policy on US economic activity, inflation, and financial market prices. 

A 40-year veteran of the Fed, Donald Kohn helped coordinate the central bank's response to the financial crisis in 2008. His knowledge, experience and wisdom weigh in on the future of the U.S. and global economies.

Having served as the principal policymaker, negotiator, presidential advisor, and spokesperson on international trade issues for the United States, Susan Schwab provides expert insights on global trade, policy and politics.

As the debt ceiling, the deficit and reigniting the global economic engine dominate conversations around the world, Neal Wolin—who served as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and long-time Presidential economic advisor—provides audiences wise insight and analysis of the...