National Affairs
US Economic Issues
Law Professor & Author
A lifelong antipoverty advocate, Peter Edelman is the author of So Rich, So Poor: Why It's So Hard to End Poverty in America. |
Globalization Expert
A leading globalization expert, Goldberg is often cited by the likes of Thomas Friedman in their written works. He speaks on globalization and its effect on culture, business, trade, and politics. |
International Reporter & Journalist
The lead anchor of BBC World News America, Kay is an acclaimed international journalist and the co-author of Womenomics, which explores how women can create professional lives that meet their needs. |
Leading Historian on the Global Economy
Known for his analytical clarity and knack for controversy, Ferguson is an expert on everything from the strengths and limitations of American global power to the costs and benefits of economic globalization. |
Former Chairman, Federal Reserve
A legend in economics and finance, speaker Paul Volcker has spent his illustrious career in top positions with the US federal government and on Wall Street. |
The Bernie Madoff Whistleblower
Harry Markopolos was catapulted into the spotlight as the man who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his $50 billion Ponzi scheme. Passionate about fixing the system and preventing future abuses, Markopolos speaks... |
Economist & Author
Speaker Daniel Altman is a visionary economist whose work has revolved around identifying long-term solutions to problems facing the global economy. |
Pollster & Trendspotter
Hailed a "maverick predictor," speaker John Zogby is a pollster and trendspotter skilled in identifying, understanding, and unveiling the significance of trends. |
The World's Leading Geo-Strategist
Parag Khanna is the leading next-generation voice on the future of global affairs. Named one of Esquire magazine's 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century, Khanna was a foreign policy advisor to... |
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Journalist and best-selling author of Half the Sky Sheryl WuDunn offers a compelling perspective on current economic, political and social issues such as women's rights. |
Global Policy Expert
Patel challenges preconceptions about the global economy through his work as a policy analyst and activist. His most recent book, The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy,... |
Former President of Colombia
Former Colombian President César Gaviria --known in Latin America as a conflict mediator, advocate of democracy, staunch supporter of regional integration and defender of human rights-- also served as the first... |
Advisor, World Economic Forum
A respected economist, speaker Xavier Sala-i-Martin focuses on such issues as economic development, world markets, innovation and competitiveness. |
Award-Winning Journalist
An Emmy-winning columnist and editorial writer for The Washington Post, speaker Juan Williams is an analyst for Fox News. He wrote Enough and Muzzled. |
Personal Finance Expert
Speaker Carmen Wong Ulrich is a debt management specialist known for her realistic and valuable credit crisis advice. She regularly appears on MSNBC and blogs for CNBC. |
Former Presidential Candidate & Consumer Advocate
A former Green Party candidate for president, Ralph Nader fights for the people on the issues that matter most: healthcare, safety, environment, ethics, education, and economic & social equality. |
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist
Speaker Joseph Stiglitz helped create a new branch of economics, "The Economics of Information." He discusses market performance and government intervention. |
Financial Journalist
Author of nine financial and established journalist for the Wall Street Journal, Dorfman has spent his professional life informing the public on the happenings of Wall Street. In addition to being an avid... |
Personal Finance Expert
Speaker Liz Pulliam Weston is an award-winning nationally syndicated personal finance expert who makes the most complex money topics understandable to the average reader. |
Trend Forecaster / Investor / Author
As an un-erring trend forecaster, Todd Buchholz entertains his audiences and shows them how to thrive in a challenging economy, while gearing up for future prosperity. |
