Ajay Banga, President of World Bank Group, Interviewed by David Rubenstein

The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. welcomes

Ajay Banga

President

World Bank Group

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET

JW Marriott Washington, D.C.

Location is for planning purposes only- not reportable

In-Person Signature Event with David Rubenstein

Prior to the World Bank's Annual Spring Meeting, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein will interview Ajay Banga, President of World Bank Group. They are expected to discuss, among other things, the current state of the global economy, the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets, and strengthening economic resilience in the face of ongoing geopolitical and financial uncertainties.

The World Bank Group operates in over 170 countries. It drives economic growth and job creation by strengthening the private sector in emerging markets—bringing stability and opportunity to communities worldwide. Through its five institutions, it combines affordable financing with deep expertise to deliver solutions at scale for both public and private sector development challenges.

When:

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Interview: Approximately 8:40 a.m. ET

All video cameras must be set-up by 7:50 a.m. ET

Where:

The JW Marriott Washington, D.C.

1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Location is for planning purposes only- not reportable

ALL MEDIA MUST PRE-REGISTER

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION HERE

Include name and media affiliation.

LIVESTREAM REGISTRATION VIA ZOOM HERE

After registering you will receive a confirmation with information to access the program.

A recording will be posted to the Economic Club Website shortly after the event.

Questions:

Contact Ajay Mahesh or Judi Irastorza at media@economicclub.org.

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The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Established in 1986 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington, D.C., and with the diplomatic community, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. promotes global awareness of the pivotal role Washington plays in the national and world economies. Its goals are twofold: to provide a prominent forum where eminent global leaders can share their insights about major issues of the day; and to promote a robust peer community for the area’s top executives. Today the Economic Club has nearly 1,000 members representing businesses and organizations operating all over the United States and abroad. Featured speakers in recent years have included the Presidents of the United States, Colombia, and Panama; the Prime Ministers of Finland, Israel and Singapore; a former Prime Minister of Great Britain; Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives; heads of the Federal Reserve Board; every Secretary of the Treasury since 1986; other Cabinet members and government officials; and leaders of Fortune Global 100 corporations. David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, is the current Chairman.