Alberto Musalem to Keynote Economic Policy Conference, March 2-4

Dear Tom,

Register now for the 2025 NABE Economic Policy Conference, the premier annual event in Washington, D.C., for insights into the policies shaping today’s business environment. Set for March 2-4, 2025 at the Capital Hilton, this year’s conference explores the theme, “Global Reset? New Dynamics Facing Business and Policy Leaders.”

Join us and delve into the rapidly evolving economic landscape influenced by geopolitical shifts, transformative technologies, climate challenges, and fiscal imbalances. Engage with leading policy experts through dynamic discussions on the key fiscal, monetary, and trade policies impacting the global economy.

Why Attend?

Engage with Global Leaders: Gain insights from an exceptional lineup of speakers, including economists, policymakers, and business executives.

In-Depth Discussions: Explore strategies to address pressing economic challenges and opportunities through expert panels and interactive sessions.

Expand Your Network: With two evening receptions, six coffee breaks, two conference luncheons, and the Sunday evening small group dinners, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with the other 400+ attendees, including policy experts, economists, government leaders, academics, and media.

Program at a Glance

Monetary Policy Highlights:

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem to Keynote
Former Fed officials Charles Evans and Kristin Forbes to discuss the Fed's Policy Framework

As always, the conference will feature deep dives o monetary policy. This year, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem will deliver a keynote policy address at the conference luncheon on Monday, March 3.

Later on Monday, former Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans and former Federal Reserve Governor Kristin Forbes will discuss the outlook for U.S. monetary policy as well as the Federal Reserve's policy framework, and how it may change with the upcoming review.

Other Confirmed Speakers Include:

Viral Acharya, Professor of Economics, NYU Stern School of Business
Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS, UC Berkeley
Mark Calabria, Senior Advisor, Cato Institute
Oren Cass, Founder and Chief Economist, American Compass
Ellen Cooper, Chairman, President, and CEO, Lincoln Financial Group
Douglas Elmendorf, Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Randall Kroszner, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Maya MacGuineas, President, Committee for a Responsible Fed. Budget
Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Ambassador of Australia to the United States
Michael Strain, Director, Econo Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Phillip Swagel, Director, Congressional Budget Office

Honoring Excellence

Congratulations to Princeton Professors Anne Case and Sir Angus Deaton, winners of the 2025 Paul A. Volcker Lifetime Achievement Award for Economic Policy. Don’t miss the Volcker Award Lecture on Sunday, March 2.

Early-Bird Registration*

Full Conference:

NABE Member: $600

U.S. Government Agency Employee: $675

Non-Member: $750 (includes one-year membership)

NABE Student Member**: $75

Student Non-Member**: $105 (includes one-year membership)

Single Day Only (March 3 or 4):

NABE Member: $350

Non-Member: $450

*Early-Bird deadline is January 22, 2025.

**Must be a full-time student and can only be working part-time; student registration fee does not include conference lunch meals.

Regular Registration Here

Student Registration Here

Virtual Registration*

NABE Member: $250

U.S. Government Agency Employee: $325

Non-Member: $450 (includes one-year membership)

NABE Student Member**: $75

Student Non-Member**: $105 (includes one-year membership)

*Virtual registration includes access to general sessions and concurrent "A" sessions only.

**Must be a full-time student and can only be working part-time; student registration fee does not include conference lunch meals.

Virtual Registration Here

Scholarships Available from

The NABE Foundation

The NABE Foundation will again award scholarships for the NABE Economic Policy Conference to young professionals in the economics field. To be eligible for a scholarship, one must:

Be 35 years old or younger
Have worked in the economics field for seven years or less
Currently be involved in a position that uses economic principles and theory
Hold an undergraduate college degree or higher.

Be a student in a CBE University Partnership Program

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2025.

Apply Here

Earn Certificates in Writing Skills & Communication/Presentation Skills

When NABE asked chief economists and hiring managers about the #1 skill needed for advancement and promotion, they overwhelmingly said it was the ability to communicate effectively. Enroll yourself (or your team) in NABE's courses in Writing Skills (March 5) and Communication and Presentation Skills for Business Economists and Analysts, (March 6-7) in Washington, DC, and come away with the skills needed for a successful career. These courses are part of NABE's Certified Business Economist® (CBE) program and are being offered at the NABE Office Conference Center after the Economic Policy Conference.

Scholarships are also available for these courses. Visit the course scholarships page for more info.

Hotel / Travel

The Capital Hilton in downtown Washington, DC, will host the 2024 NABE Economic Policy Conference:

Capital Hilton

1001 16th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

NABE has secured a block of rooms at the Capital Hilton for the discounted rate of $299/night (plus tax). To make a reservation, book online here.

The rate is available until February 5, or until the room block is full, whichever occurs first.